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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.06, 532.28 and 172.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.06, 532.28 and 172.21 is: 258.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.06 : 532.28 = 172.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.06/532.28 = 172.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.06x = 532.28 × 172.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.06x = 91,663.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,663.94/355.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.16

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