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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.14, 532.46 and 172.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.14, 532.46 and 172.44 is: 258.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.14 : 532.46 = 172.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.14/532.46 = 172.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.14x = 532.46 × 172.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.14x = 91,817.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,817.40/355.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.54

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