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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.35, 534.21 and 173.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.35, 534.21 and 173.71 is: 260.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.35 : 534.21 = 173.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.35/534.21 = 173.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.35x = 534.21 × 173.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.35x = 92,797.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,797.62/356.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.41

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