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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.70, 530.55 and 171.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.70, 530.55 and 171.23 is: 256.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.70 : 530.55 = 171.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.70/530.55 = 171.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.70x = 530.55 × 171.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.70x = 90,843.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,843.42/353.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.84

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