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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.72, 533.64 and 172.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.72, 533.64 and 172.97 is: 259.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.72 : 533.64 = 172.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.72/533.64 = 172.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.72x = 533.64 × 172.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.72x = 92,303.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,303.71/355.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.48

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