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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.41, 534.40 and 171.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.41, 534.40 and 171.22 is: 256.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.41 : 534.40 = 171.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.41/534.40 = 171.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.41x = 534.40 × 171.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.41x = 91,499.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,499.21/356.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.73

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