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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.11, 531.23 and 171.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.11, 531.23 and 171.45 is: 257.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.11 : 531.23 = 171.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.11/531.23 = 171.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.11x = 531.23 × 171.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.11x = 91,078.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,078.53/354.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.21

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