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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.24, 536.00 and 174.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.24, 536.00 and 174.74 is: 262.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.24 : 536.00 = 174.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.24/536.00 = 174.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.24x = 536.00 × 174.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.24x = 93,657.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,657.09/357.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.17

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