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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.77, 536.75 and 175.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.77, 536.75 and 175.21 is: 262.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.77 : 536.75 = 175.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.77/536.75 = 175.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.77x = 536.75 × 175.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.77x = 94,045.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,045.31/357.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.87

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