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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.66, 536.13 and 174.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.66, 536.13 and 174.78 is: 261.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.66 : 536.13 = 174.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.66/536.13 = 174.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.66x = 536.13 × 174.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.66x = 93,704.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,704.80/357.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.99

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