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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.04, 534 and 172.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.04, 534 and 172.86 is: 259.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.04 : 534 = 172.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.04/534 = 172.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.04x = 534 × 172.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.04x = 92,307.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,307.24/356.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.26

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