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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.65, 530.22 and 170.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.65, 530.22 and 170.66 is: 255.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.65 : 530.22 = 170.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.65/530.22 = 170.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.65x = 530.22 × 170.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.65x = 90,487.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,487.35/353.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.87

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