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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.30, 529.88 and 170.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.30, 529.88 and 170.64 is: 255.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.30 : 529.88 = 170.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.30/529.88 = 170.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.30x = 529.88 × 170.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.30x = 90,417.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,417.87/353.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.93

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