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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.91, 533.87 and 173.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.91, 533.87 and 173.66 is: 260.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.91 : 533.87 = 173.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.91/533.87 = 173.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.91x = 533.87 × 173.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.91x = 92,711.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,711.86/355.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.49

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