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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.70, 536.84 and 175.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.70, 536.84 and 175.28 is: 263.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.70 : 536.84 = 175.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.70/536.84 = 175.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.70x = 536.84 × 175.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.70x = 94,097.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,097.32/357.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.06

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