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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.33, 531.36 and 171.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.33, 531.36 and 171.72 is: 257.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.33 : 531.36 = 171.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.33/531.36 = 171.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.33x = 531.36 × 171.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.33x = 91,245.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,245.14/354.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.51

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