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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.22, 530.57 and 171.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.22, 530.57 and 171.23 is: 256.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.22 : 530.57 = 171.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.22/530.57 = 171.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.22x = 530.57 × 171.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.22x = 90,851.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,851.29/354.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.48

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