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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.25, 529.16 and 170.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.25, 529.16 and 170.10 is: 254.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.25 : 529.16 = 170.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.25/529.16 = 170.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.25x = 529.16 × 170.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.25x = 90,009.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,009.27/353.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.80

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