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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.96, 532.16 and 169.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.96, 532.16 and 169.77 is: 254.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.96 : 532.16 = 169.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.96/532.16 = 169.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.96x = 532.16 × 169.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.96x = 90,345.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,345.23/354.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.52

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