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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.34, 536.06 and 174.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.34, 536.06 and 174.78 is: 262.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.34 : 536.06 = 174.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.34/536.06 = 174.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.34x = 536.06 × 174.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.34x = 93,692.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,692.57/357.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.19

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