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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.18, 531.12 and 171.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.18, 531.12 and 171.66 is: 257.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.18 : 531.12 = 171.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.18/531.12 = 171.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.18x = 531.12 × 171.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.18x = 91,172.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,172.06/354.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.42

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