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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.45, 536.14 and 172.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.45, 536.14 and 172.49 is: 258.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.45 : 536.14 = 172.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.45/536.14 = 172.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.45x = 536.14 × 172.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.45x = 92,478.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,478.79/357.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.72

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