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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.73, 535.68 and 174.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.73, 535.68 and 174.64 is: 261.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.73 : 535.68 = 174.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.73/535.68 = 174.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.73x = 535.68 × 174.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.73x = 93,551.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,551.39/357.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.52

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