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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.58, 532.85 and 172.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.58, 532.85 and 172.76 is: 258.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.58 : 532.85 = 172.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.58/532.85 = 172.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.58x = 532.85 × 172.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.58x = 92,055.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,055.17/355.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.89

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