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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.14, 534.23 and 173.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.14, 534.23 and 173.69 is: 260.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.14 : 534.23 = 173.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.14/534.23 = 173.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.14x = 534.23 × 173.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.14x = 92,790.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,790.41/356.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.54

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