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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.05, 535.57 and 174.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.05, 535.57 and 174.39 is: 261.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.05 : 535.57 = 174.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.05/535.57 = 174.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.05x = 535.57 × 174.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.05x = 93,398.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,398.05/357.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.58

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