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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.69, 534.83 and 174.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.69, 534.83 and 174.17 is: 261.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.69 : 534.83 = 174.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.69/534.83 = 174.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.69x = 534.83 × 174.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.69x = 93,147.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,147.80/356.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.15

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