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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.31, 533.93 and 173.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.31, 533.93 and 173.49 is: 259.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.31 : 533.93 = 173.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.31/533.93 = 173.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.31x = 533.93 × 173.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.31x = 92,631.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,631.52/356.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.97

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