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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.95, 529.55 and 170.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.95, 529.55 and 170.49 is: 255.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.95 : 529.55 = 170.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.95/529.55 = 170.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.95x = 529.55 × 170.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.95x = 90,282.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,282.98/352.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.80

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