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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.14, 535.73 and 174.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.14, 535.73 and 174.69 is: 262.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.14 : 535.73 = 174.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.14/535.73 = 174.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.14x = 535.73 × 174.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.14x = 93,586.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,586.67/357.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.04

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