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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.83, 533.13 and 172.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.83, 533.13 and 172.99 is: 259.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.83 : 533.13 = 172.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.83/533.13 = 172.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.83x = 533.13 × 172.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.83x = 92,226.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,226.16/355.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.19

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