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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.12, 531.29 and 171.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.12, 531.29 and 171.42 is: 257.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.12 : 531.29 = 171.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.12/531.29 = 171.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.12x = 531.29 × 171.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.12x = 91,072.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,072.87/354.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.18

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