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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.54, 531.84 and 171.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.54, 531.84 and 171.78 is: 257.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.54 : 531.84 = 171.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.54/531.84 = 171.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.54x = 531.84 × 171.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.54x = 91,359.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,359.48/354.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.68

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