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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.72, 531.93 and 172.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.72, 531.93 and 172.02 is: 257.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.72 : 531.93 = 172.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.72/531.93 = 172.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.72x = 531.93 × 172.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.72x = 91,502.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,502.60/354.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.96

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