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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.31, 531.24 and 171.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.31, 531.24 and 171.34 is: 256.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.31 : 531.24 = 171.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.31/531.24 = 171.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.31x = 531.24 × 171.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.31x = 91,022.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,022.66/354.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.90

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