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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.04, 531.26 and 171.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.04, 531.26 and 171.43 is: 257.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.04 : 531.26 = 171.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.04/531.26 = 171.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.04x = 531.26 × 171.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.04x = 91,073.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,073.90/354.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.24

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