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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.05, 537.21 and 175.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.05, 537.21 and 175.44 is: 263.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.05 : 537.21 = 175.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.05/537.21 = 175.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.05x = 537.21 × 175.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.05x = 94,248.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,248.12/358.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.23

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