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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.78, 533.22 and 173.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.78, 533.22 and 173.08 is: 259.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.78 : 533.22 = 173.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.78/533.22 = 173.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.78x = 533.22 × 173.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.78x = 92,289.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,289.72/355.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.40

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