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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.70, 532.17 and 172.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.70, 532.17 and 172.11 is: 258.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.70 : 532.17 = 172.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.70/532.17 = 172.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.70x = 532.17 × 172.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.70x = 91,593.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,593.77/354.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.23

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