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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.08, 530.66 and 171.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.08, 530.66 and 171.10 is: 256.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.08 : 530.66 = 171.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.08/530.66 = 171.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.08x = 530.66 × 171.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.08x = 90,795.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,795.93/354.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.43

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