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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.49, 531.90 and 172.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.49, 531.90 and 172.01 is: 258.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.49 : 531.90 = 172.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.49/531.90 = 172.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.49x = 531.90 × 172.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.49x = 91,492.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,492.12/354.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.10

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