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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.73, 532.88 and 172.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.73, 532.88 and 172.99 is: 259.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.73 : 532.88 = 172.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.73/532.88 = 172.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.73x = 532.88 × 172.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.73x = 92,179.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,179.38/355.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.13

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