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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.08, 532.52 and 172.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.08, 532.52 and 172.12 is: 258.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.08 : 532.52 = 172.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.08/532.52 = 172.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.08x = 532.52 × 172.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.08x = 91,657.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,657.34/355.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.13

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