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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.73, 534.38 and 173.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.73, 534.38 and 173.99 is: 260.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.73 : 534.38 = 173.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.73/534.38 = 173.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.73x = 534.38 × 173.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.73x = 92,973.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,973.23/356.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.63

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