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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.90, 532.35 and 169.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.90, 532.35 and 169.92 is: 254.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.90 : 532.35 = 169.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.90/532.35 = 169.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.90x = 532.35 × 169.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.90x = 90,456.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,456.91/354.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.88

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