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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.95, 532.53 and 172.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.95, 532.53 and 172.35 is: 258.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.95 : 532.53 = 172.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.95/532.53 = 172.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.95x = 532.53 × 172.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.95x = 91,781.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,781.55/354.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.58

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