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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.72, 532.14 and 171.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.72, 532.14 and 171.97 is: 257.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.72 : 532.14 = 171.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.72/532.14 = 171.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.72x = 532.14 × 171.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.72x = 91,510.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,510.14/354.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.98

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