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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.03, 535.01 and 174.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.03, 535.01 and 174.20 is: 261.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.03 : 535.01 = 174.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.03/535.01 = 174.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.03x = 535.01 × 174.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.03x = 93,198.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,198.21/357.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.04

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