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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.44, 529.95 and 170.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.44, 529.95 and 170.89 is: 256.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.44 : 529.95 = 170.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.44/529.95 = 170.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.44x = 529.95 × 170.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.44x = 90,563.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,563.16/353.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.23

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