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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.95, 536.89 and 172.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.95, 536.89 and 172.99 is: 259.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.95 : 536.89 = 172.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.95/536.89 = 172.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.95x = 536.89 × 172.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.95x = 92,876.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,876.60/357.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.47

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