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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.34, 532.94 and 172.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.34, 532.94 and 172.59 is: 258.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.34 : 532.94 = 172.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.34/532.94 = 172.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.34x = 532.94 × 172.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.34x = 91,979.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,979.25/355.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.85

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