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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.66, 535.04 and 173.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.66, 535.04 and 173.90 is: 260.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.66 : 535.04 = 173.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.66/535.04 = 173.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.66x = 535.04 × 173.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.66x = 93,043.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,043.46/356.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.87

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