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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.39, 536.10 and 174.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.39, 536.10 and 174.95 is: 262.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.39 : 536.10 = 174.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.39/536.10 = 174.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.39x = 536.10 × 174.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.39x = 93,788.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,788.01/357.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.42

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