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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.72, 531.26 and 171.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.72, 531.26 and 171.52 is: 256.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.72 : 531.26 = 171.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.72/531.26 = 171.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.72x = 531.26 × 171.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.72x = 91,121.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,121.72/354.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.88

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