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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.25, 529.84 and 170.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.25, 529.84 and 170.77 is: 256.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.25 : 529.84 = 170.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.25/529.84 = 170.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.25x = 529.84 × 170.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.25x = 90,480.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,480.78/353.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.14

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