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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.08, 529.52 and 170.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.08, 529.52 and 170.12 is: 255.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.08 : 529.52 = 170.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.08/529.52 = 170.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.08x = 529.52 × 170.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.08x = 90,081.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,081.94/353.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.13

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