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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.06, 534.11 and 173.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.06, 534.11 and 173.43 is: 260.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.06 : 534.11 = 173.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.06/534.11 = 173.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.06x = 534.11 × 173.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.06x = 92,629.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,629.83/356.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.15

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