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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.99, 529.56 and 170.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.99, 529.56 and 170.28 is: 255.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.99 : 529.56 = 170.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.99/529.56 = 170.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.99x = 529.56 × 170.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.99x = 90,172.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,172.63/352.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.46

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