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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.30, 530.83 and 171.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.30, 530.83 and 171.57 is: 257.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.30 : 530.83 = 171.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.30/530.83 = 171.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.30x = 530.83 × 171.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.30x = 91,074.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,074.50/354.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.05

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