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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.91, 531.98 and 171.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.91, 531.98 and 171.90 is: 257.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.91 : 531.98 = 171.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.91/531.98 = 171.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.91x = 531.98 × 171.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.91x = 91,445.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,445.60/354.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.66

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