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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.64, 531.72 and 171.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.64, 531.72 and 171.88 is: 257.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.64 : 531.72 = 171.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.64/531.72 = 171.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.64x = 531.72 × 171.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.64x = 91,392.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,392.03/354.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.70

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