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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.95, 534.08 and 173.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.95, 534.08 and 173.34 is: 260.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.95 : 534.08 = 173.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.95/534.08 = 173.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.95x = 534.08 × 173.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.95x = 92,577.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,577.43/355.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.09

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