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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.83, 530.74 and 171.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.83, 530.74 and 171.13 is: 256.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.83 : 530.74 = 171.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.83/530.74 = 171.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.83x = 530.74 × 171.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.83x = 90,825.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,825.54/353.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.69

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