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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.44, 534.74 and 173.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.44, 534.74 and 173.84 is: 260.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.44 : 534.74 = 173.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.44/534.74 = 173.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.44x = 534.74 × 173.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.44x = 92,957.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,957.16/356.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.79

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