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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.99, 536.28 and 174.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.99, 536.28 and 174.84 is: 261.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.99 : 536.28 = 174.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.99/536.28 = 174.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.99x = 536.28 × 174.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.99x = 93,763.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,763.20/357.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.92

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