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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.40, 533.20 and 172.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.40, 533.20 and 172.80 is: 259.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.40 : 533.20 = 172.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.40/533.20 = 172.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.40x = 533.20 × 172.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.40x = 92,136.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,136.96/355.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.25

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