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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.80, 531.69 and 171.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.80, 531.69 and 171.99 is: 257.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.80 : 531.69 = 171.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.80/531.69 = 171.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.80x = 531.69 × 171.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.80x = 91,444.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,444.72/354.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.73

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