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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.49, 531.42 and 172.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.49, 531.42 and 172.06 is: 257.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.49 : 531.42 = 172.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.49/531.42 = 172.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.49x = 531.42 × 172.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.49x = 91,436.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,436.13/354.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.94

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