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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.94, 530.97 and 171.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.94, 530.97 and 171.54 is: 257.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.94 : 530.97 = 171.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.94/530.97 = 171.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.94x = 530.97 × 171.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.94x = 91,082.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,082.59/353.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.34

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