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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.36, 531.08 and 171.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.36, 531.08 and 171.50 is: 257.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.36 : 531.08 = 171.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.36/531.08 = 171.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.36x = 531.08 × 171.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.36x = 91,080.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,080.22/354.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.03

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