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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.90, 532.47 and 172.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.90, 532.47 and 172.40 is: 258.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.90 : 532.47 = 172.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.90/532.47 = 172.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.90x = 532.47 × 172.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.90x = 91,795.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,795.81/354.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.65

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