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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.62, 536.63 and 175.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.62, 536.63 and 175.19 is: 262.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.62 : 536.63 = 175.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.62/536.63 = 175.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.62x = 536.63 × 175.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.62x = 94,008.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,008.65/357.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.88

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