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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.65, 531.72 and 171.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.65, 531.72 and 171.66 is: 257.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.65 : 531.72 = 171.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.65/531.72 = 171.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.65x = 531.72 × 171.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.65x = 91,275.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,275.06/354.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.37

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