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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.45, 534.64 and 171.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.45, 534.64 and 171.49 is: 257.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.45 : 534.64 = 171.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.45/534.64 = 171.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.45x = 534.64 × 171.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.45x = 91,682.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,682.74/356.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.21

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