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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.26, 529.51 and 170.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.26, 529.51 and 170.40 is: 255.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.26 : 529.51 = 170.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.26/529.51 = 170.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.26x = 529.51 × 170.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.26x = 90,230.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,230.86/353.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.42

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