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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.69, 535.34 and 174.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.69, 535.34 and 174.29 is: 261.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.69 : 535.34 = 174.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.69/535.34 = 174.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.69x = 535.34 × 174.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.69x = 93,304.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,304.41/356.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.58

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