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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.39, 531.20 and 171.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.39, 531.20 and 171.53 is: 257.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.39 : 531.20 = 171.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.39/531.20 = 171.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.39x = 531.20 × 171.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.39x = 91,116.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,116.50/354.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.11

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