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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.20, 532.80 and 172.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.20, 532.80 and 172.71 is: 259.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.20 : 532.80 = 172.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.20/532.80 = 172.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.20x = 532.80 × 172.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.20x = 92,019.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,019.89/355.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.07

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