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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.43, 534.98 and 173.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.43, 534.98 and 173.97 is: 261.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.43 : 534.98 = 173.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.43/534.98 = 173.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.43x = 534.98 × 173.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.43x = 93,070.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,070.47/356.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.12

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