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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.46, 530.34 and 170.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.46, 530.34 and 170.88 is: 256.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.46 : 530.34 = 170.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.46/530.34 = 170.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.46x = 530.34 × 170.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.46x = 90,624.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,624.50/353.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.39

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