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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.92, 536.66 and 175.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.92, 536.66 and 175.13 is: 262.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.92 : 536.66 = 175.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.92/536.66 = 175.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.92x = 536.66 × 175.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.92x = 93,985.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,985.27/357.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.59

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