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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.34, 529.20 and 170.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.34, 529.20 and 170.86 is: 255.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.34 : 529.20 = 170.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.34/529.20 = 170.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.34x = 529.20 × 170.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.34x = 90,419.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,419.11/353.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.90

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