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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.59, 530.35 and 170.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.59, 530.35 and 170.43 is: 255.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.59 : 530.35 = 170.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.59/530.35 = 170.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.59x = 530.35 × 170.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.59x = 90,385.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,385.14/353.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.62

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