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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.66, 533.50 and 173.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.66, 533.50 and 173.41 is: 260.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.66 : 533.50 = 173.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.66/533.50 = 173.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.66x = 533.50 × 173.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.66x = 92,514.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,514.24/355.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.12

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