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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.31, 533.73 and 173.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.31, 533.73 and 173.88 is: 260.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.31 : 533.73 = 173.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.31/533.73 = 173.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.31x = 533.73 × 173.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.31x = 92,804.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,804.97/356.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.46

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