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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.86, 533.18 and 172.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.86, 533.18 and 172.86 is: 258.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.86 : 533.18 = 172.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.86/533.18 = 172.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.86x = 533.18 × 172.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.86x = 92,165.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,165.49/355.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 258.99

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