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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.11, 530.73 and 171.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.11, 530.73 and 171.41 is: 256.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.11 : 530.73 = 171.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.11/530.73 = 171.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.11x = 530.73 × 171.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.11x = 90,969.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,969.78/354.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.90

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