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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.65, 534.64 and 173.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.65, 534.64 and 173.78 is: 260.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.65 : 534.64 = 173.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.65/534.64 = 173.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.65x = 534.64 × 173.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.65x = 92,909.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,909.74/356.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.51

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