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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.77, 531.99 and 172.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.77, 531.99 and 172.22 is: 258.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.77 : 531.99 = 172.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.77/531.99 = 172.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.77x = 531.99 × 172.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.77x = 91,619.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,619.32/354.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.25

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