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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.36, 533.04 and 172.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.36, 533.04 and 172.78 is: 259.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.36 : 533.04 = 172.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.36/533.04 = 172.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.36x = 533.04 × 172.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.36x = 92,098.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,098.65/355.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.17

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