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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.25, 531.15 and 171.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.25, 531.15 and 171.55 is: 257.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.25 : 531.15 = 171.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.25/531.15 = 171.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.25x = 531.15 × 171.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.25x = 91,116.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,116.30/354.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.21

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