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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.72, 536.40 and 175.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.72, 536.40 and 175.20 is: 262.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.72 : 536.40 = 175.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.72/536.40 = 175.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.72x = 536.40 × 175.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.72x = 93,977.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,977.28/357.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.71

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