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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.86, 533.34 and 173.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.86, 533.34 and 173.31 is: 259.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.86 : 533.34 = 173.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.86/533.34 = 173.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.86x = 533.34 × 173.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.86x = 92,433.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,433.16/355.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.75

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