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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.55, 532.13 and 169.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.55, 532.13 and 169.68 is: 254.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.55 : 532.13 = 169.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.55/532.13 = 169.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.55x = 532.13 × 169.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.55x = 90,293.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,293.41/354.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.67

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