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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.05, 534.07 and 173.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.05, 534.07 and 173.39 is: 260.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.05 : 534.07 = 173.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.05/534.07 = 173.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.05x = 534.07 × 173.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.05x = 92,602.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,602.46/356.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.09

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