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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.58, 531.35 and 171.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.58, 531.35 and 171.76 is: 257.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.58 : 531.35 = 171.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.58/531.35 = 171.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.58x = 531.35 × 171.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.58x = 91,264.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,264.68/354.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.39

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