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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.18, 529.82 and 170.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.18, 529.82 and 170.63 is: 255.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.18 : 529.82 = 170.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.18/529.82 = 170.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.18x = 529.82 × 170.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.18x = 90,402.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,402.33/353.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.97

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