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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.72, 534.84 and 173.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.72, 534.84 and 173.96 is: 260.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.72 : 534.84 = 173.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.72/534.84 = 173.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.72x = 534.84 × 173.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.72x = 93,040.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,040.77/356.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.82

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