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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.14, 529.36 and 170.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.14, 529.36 and 170.70 is: 255.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.14 : 529.36 = 170.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.14/529.36 = 170.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.14x = 529.36 × 170.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.14x = 90,361.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,361.75/353.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.88

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