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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.12, 534.07 and 173.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.12, 534.07 and 173.67 is: 260.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.12 : 534.07 = 173.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.12/534.07 = 173.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.12x = 534.07 × 173.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.12x = 92,751.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,751.94/356.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.45

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