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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.23, 532.47 and 172.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.23, 532.47 and 172.37 is: 258.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.23 : 532.47 = 172.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.23/532.47 = 172.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.23x = 532.47 × 172.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.23x = 91,783.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,783.83/355.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.38

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