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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.89, 536.57 and 175.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.89, 536.57 and 175.19 is: 262.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.89 : 536.57 = 175.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.89/536.57 = 175.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.89x = 536.57 × 175.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.89x = 94,001.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,001.29/357.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.65

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