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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.52, 534.79 and 174.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.52, 534.79 and 174.06 is: 261.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.52 : 534.79 = 174.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.52/534.79 = 174.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.52x = 534.79 × 174.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.52x = 93,085.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,085.55/356.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.09

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