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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.76, 531.80 and 171.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.76, 531.80 and 171.76 is: 257.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.76 : 531.80 = 171.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.76/531.80 = 171.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.76x = 531.80 × 171.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.76x = 91,341.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,341.97/354.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.48

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