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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.57, 530.46 and 171

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.57, 530.46 and 171 is: 256.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.57 : 530.46 = 171 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.57/530.46 = 171/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.57x = 530.46 × 171
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.57x = 90,708.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,708.66/353.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.55

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