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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.31, 532.44 and 172.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.31, 532.44 and 172.49 is: 258.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.31 : 532.44 = 172.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.31/532.44 = 172.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.31x = 532.44 × 172.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.31x = 91,839.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,839.71/355.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.48

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