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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.47, 531.47 and 171.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.47, 531.47 and 171.69 is: 257.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.47 : 531.47 = 171.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.47/531.47 = 171.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.47x = 531.47 × 171.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.47x = 91,248.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,248.08/354.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.42

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