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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.04, 534.12 and 173.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.04, 534.12 and 173.28 is: 259.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.04 : 534.12 = 173.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.04/534.12 = 173.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.04x = 534.12 × 173.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.04x = 92,552.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,552.31/356.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.95

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