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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.69, 533.84 and 173.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.69, 533.84 and 173.29 is: 260.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.69 : 533.84 = 173.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.69/533.84 = 173.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.69x = 533.84 × 173.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.69x = 92,508.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,508.91/355.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.08

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