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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.02, 530.64 and 171.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.02, 530.64 and 171.16 is: 256.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.02 : 530.64 = 171.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.02/530.64 = 171.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.02x = 530.64 × 171.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.02x = 90,823.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,823.02/354.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.55

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