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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.24, 531.49 and 171.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.24, 531.49 and 171.62 is: 257.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.24 : 531.49 = 171.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.24/531.49 = 171.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.24x = 531.49 × 171.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.24x = 91,211.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,211.66/354.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.49

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