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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.25, 532.85 and 172.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.25, 532.85 and 172.77 is: 259.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.25 : 532.85 = 172.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.25/532.85 = 172.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.25x = 532.85 × 172.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.25x = 92,059.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,059.63/355.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.14

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