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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.69, 532.13 and 172.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.69, 532.13 and 172.17 is: 258.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.69 : 532.13 = 172.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.69/532.13 = 172.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.69x = 532.13 × 172.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.69x = 91,615.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,615.96/354.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.30

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