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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.62, 536.51 and 174.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.62, 536.51 and 174.92 is: 262.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.62 : 536.51 = 174.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.62/536.51 = 174.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.62x = 536.51 × 174.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.62x = 93,846.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,846.33/357.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.42

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