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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.84, 536.76 and 175.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.84, 536.76 and 175.46 is: 263.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.84 : 536.76 = 175.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.84/536.76 = 175.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.84x = 536.76 × 175.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.84x = 94,177.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,177.23/357.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.18

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