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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.85, 533.57 and 173.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.85, 533.57 and 173.01 is: 259.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.85 : 533.57 = 173.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.85/533.57 = 173.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.85x = 533.57 × 173.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.85x = 92,312.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,312.08/355.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.42

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