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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.36, 535.33 and 174.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.36, 535.33 and 174.48 is: 261.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.36 : 535.33 = 174.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.36/535.33 = 174.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.36x = 535.33 × 174.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.36x = 93,404.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,404.38/357.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.37

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