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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.87, 533.79 and 173.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.87, 533.79 and 173.28 is: 259.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.87 : 533.79 = 173.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.87/533.79 = 173.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.87x = 533.79 × 173.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.87x = 92,495.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,495.13/355.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.91

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