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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.10, 529.64 and 170.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.10, 529.64 and 170.52 is: 255.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.10 : 529.64 = 170.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.10/529.64 = 170.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.10x = 529.64 × 170.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.10x = 90,314.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,314.21/353.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.78

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