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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.04, 529.40 and 170.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.04, 529.40 and 170.24 is: 255.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.04 : 529.40 = 170.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.04/529.40 = 170.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.04x = 529.40 × 170.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.04x = 90,122.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,122.83/353.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.28

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