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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.35, 535.61 and 174.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.35, 535.61 and 174.32 is: 261.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.35 : 535.61 = 174.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.35/535.61 = 174.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.35x = 535.61 × 174.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.35x = 93,367.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,367.30/357.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.28

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