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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.36, 529.92 and 170.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.36, 529.92 and 170.96 is: 256.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.36 : 529.92 = 170.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.36/529.92 = 170.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.36x = 529.92 × 170.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.36x = 90,595.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,595.12/353.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.38

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