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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.29, 532.98 and 172.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.29, 532.98 and 172.53 is: 258.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.29 : 532.98 = 172.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.29/532.98 = 172.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.29x = 532.98 × 172.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.29x = 91,955.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,955.04/355.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.82

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