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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.02, 528.90 and 170.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.02, 528.90 and 170.14 is: 254.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.02 : 528.90 = 170.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.02/528.90 = 170.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.02x = 528.90 × 170.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.02x = 89,987.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,987.05/353.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.91

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