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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.22, 535.56 and 174.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.22, 535.56 and 174.76 is: 262.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.22 : 535.56 = 174.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.22/535.56 = 174.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.22x = 535.56 × 174.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.22x = 93,594.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,594.47/357.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.01

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