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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.22, 530.09 and 170.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.22, 530.09 and 170.72 is: 256.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.22 : 530.09 = 170.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.22/530.09 = 170.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.22x = 530.09 × 170.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.22x = 90,493.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,493.46/353.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.20

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