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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.40, 534.53 and 173.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.40, 534.53 and 173.71 is: 260.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.40 : 534.53 = 173.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.40/534.53 = 173.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.40x = 534.53 × 173.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.40x = 92,854.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,854.31/356.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.53

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