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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.21, 530.51 and 171.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.21, 530.51 and 171.74 is: 257.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.21 : 530.51 = 171.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.21/530.51 = 171.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.21x = 530.51 × 171.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.21x = 91,106.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,106.28/354.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.21

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