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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.31, 531.16 and 171.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.31, 531.16 and 171.46 is: 257.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.31 : 531.16 = 171.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.31/531.16 = 171.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.31x = 531.16 × 171.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.31x = 91,072.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,072.69/354.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.04

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