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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.92, 535.36 and 174.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.92, 535.36 and 174.66 is: 261.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.92 : 535.36 = 174.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.92/535.36 = 174.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.92x = 535.36 × 174.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.92x = 93,505.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,505.98/356.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.98

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