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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.85, 535.40 and 171.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.85, 535.40 and 171.90 is: 257.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.85 : 535.40 = 171.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.85/535.40 = 171.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.85x = 535.40 × 171.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.85x = 92,034.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,034.40/356.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.91

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