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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 354.96, 532.80 and 172.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 354.96, 532.80 and 172.56 is: 259.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354.96 : 532.80 = 172.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354.96/532.80 = 172.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354.96x = 532.80 × 172.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354.96x = 91,939.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,939.97/354.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.02

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