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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.50, 529.70 and 170.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.50, 529.70 and 170.64 is: 255.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.50 : 529.70 = 170.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.50/529.70 = 170.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.50x = 529.70 × 170.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.50x = 90,388.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,388.01/353.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.69

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