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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.30, 531.39 and 171.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.30, 531.39 and 171.84 is: 257.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.30 : 531.39 = 171.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.30/531.39 = 171.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.30x = 531.39 × 171.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.30x = 91,314.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,314.06/354.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.73

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