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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.97, 537.06 and 175.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.97, 537.06 and 175.27 is: 262.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.97 : 537.06 = 175.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.97/537.06 = 175.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.97x = 537.06 × 175.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.97x = 94,130.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,130.51/357.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.96

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