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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.09, 534.29 and 173.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.09, 534.29 and 173.49 is: 260.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.09 : 534.29 = 173.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.09/534.29 = 173.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.09x = 534.29 × 173.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.09x = 92,693.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,693.97/356.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.31

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