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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.21, 532.93 and 172.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.21, 532.93 and 172.55 is: 258.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.21 : 532.93 = 172.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.21/532.93 = 172.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.21x = 532.93 × 172.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.21x = 91,957.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,957.07/355.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.88

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