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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.25, 531.38 and 171.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.25, 531.38 and 171.60 is: 257.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.25 : 531.38 = 171.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.25/531.38 = 171.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.25x = 531.38 × 171.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.25x = 91,184.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,184.81/354.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.40

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