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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.70, 531.20 and 171.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.70, 531.20 and 171.50 is: 256.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.70 : 531.20 = 171.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.70/531.20 = 171.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.70x = 531.20 × 171.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.70x = 91,100.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,100.80/354.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.84

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