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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.35, 536.08 and 174.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.35, 536.08 and 174.60 is: 261.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.35 : 536.08 = 174.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.35/536.08 = 174.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.35x = 536.08 × 174.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.35x = 93,596.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,596.01/357.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.92

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