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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.35, 532.29 and 172.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.35, 532.29 and 172.23 is: 257.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.35 : 532.29 = 172.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.35/532.29 = 172.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.35x = 532.29 × 172.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.35x = 91,676.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,676.31/355.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.99

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