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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.81, 534.92 and 174.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.81, 534.92 and 174.11 is: 261.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.81 : 534.92 = 174.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.81/534.92 = 174.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.81x = 534.92 × 174.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.81x = 93,131.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,131.38/356.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.01

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