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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.08, 529.56 and 170.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.08, 529.56 and 170.42 is: 255.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.08 : 529.56 = 170.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.08/529.56 = 170.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.08x = 529.56 × 170.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.08x = 90,247.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,247.62/353.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.60

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