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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.46, 532.32 and 172.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.46, 532.32 and 172.26 is: 257.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.46 : 532.32 = 172.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.46/532.32 = 172.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.46x = 532.32 × 172.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.46x = 91,697.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,697.44/355.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.97

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