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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.03, 536.50 and 175.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.03, 536.50 and 175.20 is: 262.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.03 : 536.50 = 175.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.03/536.50 = 175.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.03x = 536.50 × 175.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.03x = 93,994.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,994.80/358.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.53

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