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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.16, 532.56 and 172.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.16, 532.56 and 172.46 is: 258.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.16 : 532.56 = 172.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.16/532.56 = 172.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.16x = 532.56 × 172.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.16x = 91,845.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,845.30/355.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.60

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