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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.94, 532.50 and 172.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.94, 532.50 and 172.42 is: 258.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.94 : 532.50 = 172.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.94/532.50 = 172.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.94x = 532.50 × 172.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.94x = 91,813.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,813.65/354.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.67

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