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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.11, 535.29 and 174.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.11, 535.29 and 174.25 is: 261.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.11 : 535.29 = 174.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.11/535.29 = 174.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.11x = 535.29 × 174.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.11x = 93,273.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,273.41/357.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.19

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