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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.68, 534.84 and 173.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.68, 534.84 and 173.92 is: 260.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.68 : 534.84 = 173.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.68/534.84 = 173.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.68x = 534.84 × 173.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.68x = 93,019.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,019.37/356.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.79

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