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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.63, 532.56 and 172.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.63, 532.56 and 172.38 is: 258.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.63 : 532.56 = 172.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.63/532.56 = 172.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.63x = 532.56 × 172.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.63x = 91,802.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,802.69/354.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.87

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