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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.35, 531.39 and 171.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.35, 531.39 and 171.56 is: 257.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.35 : 531.39 = 171.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.35/531.39 = 171.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.35x = 531.39 × 171.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.35x = 91,165.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,165.27/354.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.27

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