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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357, 535.64 and 174.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357, 535.64 and 174.29 is: 261.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357 : 535.64 = 174.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357/535.64 = 174.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357x = 535.64 × 174.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357x = 93,356.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,356.70/357
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.50

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