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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.80, 532.98 and 173.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.80, 532.98 and 173.05 is: 259.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.80 : 532.98 = 173.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.80/532.98 = 173.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.80x = 532.98 × 173.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.80x = 92,230.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,230.86/355.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.22

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