Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.04, 535.50 and 173.86
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 357.04, 535.50 and 173.86 is: 260.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
357.04 : 535.50 = 173.86 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
357.04/535.50 = 173.86/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
357.04x = 535.50 × 173.86 - Step 4: Simplify right side
357.04x = 93,102.03 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 93,102.03/357.04 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 260.76
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