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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.06, 529.68 and 170.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.06, 529.68 and 170.54 is: 255.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.06 : 529.68 = 170.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.06/529.68 = 170.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.06x = 529.68 × 170.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.06x = 90,331.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,331.63/353.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.85

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