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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.37, 534.21 and 171.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.37, 534.21 and 171.22 is: 256.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.37 : 534.21 = 171.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.37/534.21 = 171.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.37x = 534.21 × 171.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.37x = 91,468.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,468.95/356.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.67

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