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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.40, 532.76 and 169.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.40, 532.76 and 169.98 is: 254.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.40 : 532.76 = 169.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.40/532.76 = 169.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.40x = 532.76 × 169.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.40x = 90,558.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,558.54/355.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.81

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