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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.16, 530.98 and 171.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.16, 530.98 and 171.17 is: 256.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.16 : 530.98 = 171.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.16/530.98 = 171.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.16x = 530.98 × 171.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.16x = 90,884.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,884.76/354.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.62

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