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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.29, 535.86 and 174.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.29, 535.86 and 174.50 is: 261.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.29 : 535.86 = 174.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.29/535.86 = 174.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.29x = 535.86 × 174.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.29x = 93,504.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,504.89/357.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.71

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