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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.16, 533.52 and 172.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.16, 533.52 and 172.98 is: 259.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.16 : 533.52 = 172.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.16/533.52 = 172.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.16x = 533.52 × 172.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.16x = 92,288.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,288.29/356.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.12

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