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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.12, 529.22 and 170.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.12, 529.22 and 170.48 is: 255.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.12 : 529.22 = 170.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.12/529.22 = 170.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.12x = 529.22 × 170.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.12x = 90,221.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,221.43/353.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.50

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