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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.09, 534.96 and 174.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.09, 534.96 and 174.03 is: 260.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.09 : 534.96 = 174.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.09/534.96 = 174.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.09x = 534.96 × 174.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.09x = 93,099.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,099.09/357.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.72

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