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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.88, 535.44 and 174.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.88, 535.44 and 174.24 is: 261.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.88 : 535.44 = 174.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.88/535.44 = 174.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.88x = 535.44 × 174.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.88x = 93,295.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,295.07/356.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.42

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