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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.67, 534.76 and 171.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.67, 534.76 and 171.53 is: 257.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.67 : 534.76 = 171.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.67/534.76 = 171.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.67x = 534.76 × 171.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.67x = 91,723.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,723.85/356.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.17

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