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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.58, 534.96 and 173.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.58, 534.96 and 173.94 is: 260.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.58 : 534.96 = 173.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.58/534.96 = 173.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.58x = 534.96 × 173.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.58x = 93,050.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,050.94/356.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.95

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