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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.60, 536.40 and 175.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.60, 536.40 and 175.35 is: 263.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.60 : 536.40 = 175.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.60/536.40 = 175.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.60x = 536.40 × 175.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.60x = 94,057.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,057.74/357.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.03

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