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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354, 530.14 and 170.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354, 530.14 and 170.94 is: 255.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354 : 530.14 = 170.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354/530.14 = 170.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354x = 530.14 × 170.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354x = 90,622.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,622.13/354
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.99

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