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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.13, 534.33 and 173.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.13, 534.33 and 173.58 is: 260.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.13 : 534.33 = 173.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.13/534.33 = 173.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.13x = 534.33 × 173.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.13x = 92,749.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,749.00/356.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.44

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