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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.25, 530.65 and 171.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.25, 530.65 and 171.10 is: 256.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.25 : 530.65 = 171.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.25/530.65 = 171.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.25x = 530.65 × 171.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.25x = 90,794.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,794.22/354.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.30

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