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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.95, 530.08 and 170.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.95, 530.08 and 170.75 is: 255.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.95 : 530.08 = 170.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.95/530.08 = 170.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.95x = 530.08 × 170.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.95x = 90,512.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,512.06/353.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.72

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