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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.74, 532.18 and 172.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.74, 532.18 and 172.26 is: 258.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.74 : 532.18 = 172.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.74/532.18 = 172.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.74x = 532.18 × 172.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.74x = 91,673.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,673.33/354.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.42

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