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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.08, 530.27 and 170.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.08, 530.27 and 170.88 is: 255.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.08 : 530.27 = 170.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.08/530.27 = 170.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.08x = 530.27 × 170.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.08x = 90,611.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,611.68/354.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.91

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