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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.22, 530.51 and 171.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.22, 530.51 and 171.02 is: 256.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.22 : 530.51 = 171.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.22/530.51 = 171.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.22x = 530.51 × 171.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.22x = 90,727.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,727.82/354.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.13

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