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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.33, 536.01 and 174.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.33, 536.01 and 174.70 is: 262.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.33 : 536.01 = 174.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.33/536.01 = 174.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.33x = 536.01 × 174.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.33x = 93,640.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,640.95/357.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.06

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