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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.54, 534.03 and 173.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.54, 534.03 and 173.55 is: 259.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.54 : 534.03 = 173.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.54/534.03 = 173.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.54x = 534.03 × 173.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.54x = 92,680.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,680.36/356.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.94

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