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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.23, 535.16 and 174.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.23, 535.16 and 174.52 is: 261.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.23 : 535.16 = 174.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.23/535.16 = 174.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.23x = 535.16 × 174.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.23x = 93,396.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,396.25/357.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.45

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