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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.15, 529.38 and 170.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.15, 529.38 and 170.67 is: 255.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.15 : 529.38 = 170.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.15/529.38 = 170.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.15x = 529.38 × 170.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.15x = 90,349.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,349.28/353.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.84

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