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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.32, 531.69 and 171.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.32, 531.69 and 171.71 is: 257.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.32 : 531.69 = 171.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.32/531.69 = 171.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.32x = 531.69 × 171.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.32x = 91,296.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,296.49/354.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.67

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