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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.34, 529.50 and 170.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.34, 529.50 and 170.48 is: 255.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.34 : 529.50 = 170.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.34/529.50 = 170.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.34x = 529.50 × 170.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.34x = 90,269.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,269.16/353.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.47

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