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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 353.97, 530.84 and 171.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 353.97, 530.84 and 171.25 is: 256.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    353.97 : 530.84 = 171.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    353.97/530.84 = 171.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    353.97x = 530.84 × 171.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    353.97x = 90,905.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,905.45/353.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.82

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