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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.85, 536.82 and 175.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.85, 536.82 and 175.09 is: 262.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.85 : 536.82 = 175.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.85/536.82 = 175.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.85x = 536.82 × 175.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.85x = 93,991.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,991.81/357.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.66

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