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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.33, 531.68 and 171.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.33, 531.68 and 171.70 is: 257.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.33 : 531.68 = 171.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.33/531.68 = 171.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.33x = 531.68 × 171.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.33x = 91,287.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,287.27/354.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.63

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