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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.41, 532.76 and 169.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.41, 532.76 and 169.99 is: 254.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.41 : 532.76 = 169.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.41/532.76 = 169.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.41x = 532.76 × 169.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.41x = 90,560.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,560.36/355.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.81

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