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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.24, 531.60 and 171.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.24, 531.60 and 171.68 is: 257.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.24 : 531.60 = 171.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.24/531.60 = 171.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.24x = 531.60 × 171.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.24x = 91,265.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,265.09/354.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.64

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