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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.95, 535.53 and 174.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.95, 535.53 and 174.35 is: 261.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.95 : 535.53 = 174.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.95/535.53 = 174.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.95x = 535.53 × 174.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.95x = 93,369.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,369.66/356.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.58

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