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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.42, 529.70 and 170.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.42, 529.70 and 170.40 is: 255.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.42 : 529.70 = 170.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.42/529.70 = 170.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.42x = 529.70 × 170.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.42x = 90,260.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,260.03/353.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.39

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