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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.71, 533.34 and 173.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.71, 533.34 and 173.01 is: 259.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.71 : 533.34 = 173.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.71/533.34 = 173.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.71x = 533.34 × 173.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.71x = 92,273.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,273.15/355.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.41

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