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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.21, 535.41 and 174.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.21, 535.41 and 174.56 is: 261.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.21 : 535.41 = 174.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.21/535.41 = 174.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.21x = 535.41 × 174.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.21x = 93,458.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,458.49/357.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.63

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