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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 352.86, 529.60 and 170.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 352.86, 529.60 and 170.34 is: 255.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352.86 : 529.60 = 170.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352.86/529.60 = 170.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352.86x = 529.60 × 170.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352.86x = 90,212.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,212.06/352.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.66

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