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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.35, 536.10 and 174.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.35, 536.10 and 174.75 is: 262.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.35 : 536.10 = 174.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.35/536.10 = 174.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.35x = 536.10 × 174.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.35x = 93,679.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,679.92/357.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.15

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