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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.08, 529.69 and 170.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.08, 529.69 and 170.43 is: 255.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.08 : 529.69 = 170.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.08/529.69 = 170.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.08x = 529.69 × 170.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.08x = 90,275.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,275.07/353.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.68

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