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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.77, 533.59 and 173.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.77, 533.59 and 173.11 is: 259.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.77 : 533.59 = 173.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.77/533.59 = 173.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.77x = 533.59 × 173.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.77x = 92,368.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,368.90/355.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.63

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