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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.96, 529.11 and 170.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.96, 529.11 and 170.25 is: 255.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.96 : 529.11 = 170.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.96/529.11 = 170.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.96x = 529.11 × 170.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.96x = 90,081.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,081.49/352.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.22

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