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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.66, 530.22 and 170.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.66, 530.22 and 170.87 is: 256.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.66 : 530.22 = 170.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.66/530.22 = 170.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.66x = 530.22 × 170.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.66x = 90,598.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,598.69/353.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.17

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