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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.30, 532.92 and 170.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.30, 532.92 and 170.33 is: 255.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.30 : 532.92 = 170.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.30/532.92 = 170.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.30x = 532.92 × 170.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.30x = 90,774.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,774.23/355.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.49

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