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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.81, 530.49 and 170.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.81, 530.49 and 170.84 is: 256.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.81 : 530.49 = 170.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.81/530.49 = 170.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.81x = 530.49 × 170.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.81x = 90,628.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,628.91/353.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.15

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