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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.95, 529.56 and 170.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.95, 529.56 and 170.50 is: 255.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.95 : 529.56 = 170.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.95/529.56 = 170.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.95x = 529.56 × 170.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.95x = 90,289.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,289.98/352.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.82

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