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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.19, 533.61 and 173.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.19, 533.61 and 173.31 is: 259.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.19 : 533.61 = 173.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.19/533.61 = 173.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.19x = 533.61 × 173.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.19x = 92,479.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,479.95/356.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.64

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