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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.74, 530.68 and 171.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.74, 530.68 and 171.26 is: 256.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.74 : 530.68 = 171.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.74/530.68 = 171.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.74x = 530.68 × 171.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.74x = 90,884.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,884.26/353.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.92

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