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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.06, 530.64 and 171.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.06, 530.64 and 171.27 is: 256.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.06 : 530.64 = 171.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.06/530.64 = 171.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.06x = 530.64 × 171.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.06x = 90,882.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,882.71/354.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.69

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