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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.08, 529.16 and 170.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.08, 529.16 and 170.10 is: 254.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.08 : 529.16 = 170.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.08/529.16 = 170.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.08x = 529.16 × 170.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.08x = 90,010.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,010.12/353.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.93

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