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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.27, 532.84 and 172.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.27, 532.84 and 172.61 is: 258.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.27 : 532.84 = 172.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.27/532.84 = 172.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.27x = 532.84 × 172.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.27x = 91,972.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,972.65/355.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.88

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