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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.92, 536.46 and 175.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.92, 536.46 and 175.04 is: 262.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.92 : 536.46 = 175.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.92/536.46 = 175.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.92x = 536.46 × 175.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.92x = 93,901.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,901.96/357.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.35

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