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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.22, 533.10 and 172.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.22, 533.10 and 172.72 is: 259.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.22 : 533.10 = 172.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.22/533.10 = 172.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.22x = 533.10 × 172.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.22x = 92,077.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,077.03/355.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.21

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