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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354, 530.63 and 171.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354, 530.63 and 171.01 is: 256.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354 : 530.63 = 171.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354/530.63 = 171.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354x = 530.63 × 171.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354x = 90,743.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,743.04/354
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.34

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