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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.05, 532.63 and 172.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.05, 532.63 and 172.43 is: 258.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.05 : 532.63 = 172.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.05/532.63 = 172.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.05x = 532.63 × 172.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.05x = 91,838.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,838.94/355.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.66

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