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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.94, 533.53 and 172.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.94, 533.53 and 172.93 is: 259.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.94 : 533.53 = 172.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.94/533.53 = 172.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.94x = 533.53 × 172.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.94x = 92,263.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,263.34/355.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.21

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