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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.07, 531.21 and 171.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.07, 531.21 and 171.47 is: 257.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.07 : 531.21 = 171.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.07/531.21 = 171.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.07x = 531.21 × 171.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.07x = 91,088.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,088.55/354.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.26

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