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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.14, 535.78 and 174.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.14, 535.78 and 174.52 is: 261.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.14 : 535.78 = 174.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.14/535.78 = 174.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.14x = 535.78 × 174.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.14x = 93,505.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,505.21/357.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.81

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