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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.02, 535.46 and 174.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.02, 535.46 and 174.36 is: 261.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.02 : 535.46 = 174.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.02/535.46 = 174.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.02x = 535.46 × 174.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.02x = 93,362.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,362.81/357.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.51

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