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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.45, 531.94 and 171.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.45, 531.94 and 171.82 is: 257.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.45 : 531.94 = 171.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.45/531.94 = 171.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.45x = 531.94 × 171.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.45x = 91,394.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,394.41/354.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.85

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