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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.69, 531.63 and 171.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.69, 531.63 and 171.81 is: 257.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.69 : 531.63 = 171.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.69/531.63 = 171.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.69x = 531.63 × 171.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.69x = 91,339.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,339.35/354.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.52

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