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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.45, 534.14 and 173.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.45, 534.14 and 173.59 is: 260.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.45 : 534.14 = 173.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.45/534.14 = 173.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.45x = 534.14 × 173.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.45x = 92,723.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,723.79/356.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.13

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