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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.82, 530.96 and 171.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.82, 530.96 and 171.18 is: 256.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.82 : 530.96 = 171.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.82/530.96 = 171.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.82x = 530.96 × 171.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.82x = 90,889.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,889.73/353.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.88

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