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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.47, 529.97 and 170.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.47, 529.97 and 170.69 is: 255.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.47 : 529.97 = 170.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.47/529.97 = 170.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.47x = 529.97 × 170.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.47x = 90,461.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,461.01/353.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.92

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