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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.61, 530.73 and 171.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.61, 530.73 and 171.27 is: 257.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.61 : 530.73 = 171.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.61/530.73 = 171.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.61x = 530.73 × 171.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.61x = 90,898.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,898.13/353.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.06

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