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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.18, 529.76 and 170.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.18, 529.76 and 170.72 is: 256.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.18 : 529.76 = 170.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.18/529.76 = 170.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.18x = 529.76 × 170.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.18x = 90,442.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,442.38/353.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.08

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