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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.87, 532.29 and 172.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.87, 532.29 and 172.28 is: 258.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.87 : 532.29 = 172.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.87/532.29 = 172.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.87x = 532.29 × 172.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.87x = 91,700.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,700.26/354.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.41

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