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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.03, 529.10 and 170.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.03, 529.10 and 170.37 is: 255.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.03 : 529.10 = 170.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.03/529.10 = 170.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.03x = 529.10 × 170.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.03x = 90,142.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,142.55/353.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.34

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