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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.44, 531.44 and 171.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.44, 531.44 and 171.90 is: 257.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.44 : 531.44 = 171.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.44/531.44 = 171.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.44x = 531.44 × 171.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.44x = 91,354.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,354.54/354.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.74

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