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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.26, 531.60 and 171.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.26, 531.60 and 171.62 is: 257.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.26 : 531.60 = 171.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.26/531.60 = 171.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.26x = 531.60 × 171.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.26x = 91,233.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,233.19/354.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.53

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