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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.27, 534.03 and 173.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.27, 534.03 and 173.78 is: 260.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.27 : 534.03 = 173.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.27/534.03 = 173.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.27x = 534.03 × 173.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.27x = 92,802.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,802.41/356.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.49

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