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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.02, 534.17 and 173.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.02, 534.17 and 173.39 is: 260.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.02 : 534.17 = 173.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.02/534.17 = 173.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.02x = 534.17 × 173.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.02x = 92,619.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,619.74/356.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.15

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