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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.67, 530.48 and 170.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.67, 530.48 and 170.88 is: 256.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.67 : 530.48 = 170.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.67/530.48 = 170.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.67x = 530.48 × 170.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.67x = 90,646.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,646.86/353.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.31

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