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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.17, 535.61 and 174.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.17, 535.61 and 174.51 is: 261.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.17 : 535.61 = 174.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.17/535.61 = 174.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.17x = 535.61 × 174.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.17x = 93,469.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,469.30/357.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.69

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