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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.07, 534.26 and 173.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.07, 534.26 and 173.47 is: 260.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.07 : 534.26 = 173.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.07/534.26 = 173.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.07x = 534.26 × 173.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.07x = 92,678.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,678.18/356.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.28

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