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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.61, 532.23 and 172.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.61, 532.23 and 172.27 is: 258.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.61 : 532.23 = 172.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.61/532.23 = 172.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.61x = 532.23 × 172.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.61x = 91,687.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,687.26/354.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.56

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