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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.96, 532.17 and 172.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.96, 532.17 and 172.44 is: 258.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.96 : 532.17 = 172.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.96/532.17 = 172.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.96x = 532.17 × 172.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.96x = 91,767.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,767.39/354.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.53

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