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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.89, 533.56 and 173.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.89, 533.56 and 173.24 is: 259.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.89 : 533.56 = 173.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.89/533.56 = 173.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.89x = 533.56 × 173.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.89x = 92,433.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,433.65/355.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.72

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