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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.44, 534.83 and 173.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.44, 534.83 and 173.83 is: 260.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.44 : 534.83 = 173.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.44/534.83 = 173.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.44x = 534.83 × 173.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.44x = 92,965.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,965.96/356.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.82

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