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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.67, 532.72 and 172.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.67, 532.72 and 172.68 is: 258.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.67 : 532.72 = 172.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.67/532.72 = 172.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.67x = 532.72 × 172.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.67x = 91,987.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,987.43/355.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.64

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