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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.24, 529.85 and 170.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.24, 529.85 and 170.65 is: 255.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.24 : 529.85 = 170.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.24/529.85 = 170.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.24x = 529.85 × 170.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.24x = 90,418.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,418.05/353.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.97

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