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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.96, 532.74 and 172.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.96, 532.74 and 172.50 is: 258.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.96 : 532.74 = 172.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.96/532.74 = 172.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.96x = 532.74 × 172.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.96x = 91,897.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,897.65/354.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.90

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