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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.48, 535.74 and 174.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.48, 535.74 and 174.63 is: 261.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.48 : 535.74 = 174.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.48/535.74 = 174.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.48x = 535.74 × 174.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.48x = 93,556.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,556.28/357.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.71

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