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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.37, 532.28 and 172.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.37, 532.28 and 172.38 is: 258.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.37 : 532.28 = 172.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.37/532.28 = 172.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.37x = 532.28 × 172.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.37x = 91,751.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,751.33/355.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.19

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