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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.91, 536.45 and 174.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.91, 536.45 and 174.89 is: 262.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.91 : 536.45 = 174.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.91/536.45 = 174.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.91x = 536.45 × 174.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.91x = 93,820.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,820.21/357.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.14

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