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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.07, 537.15 and 175.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.07, 537.15 and 175.47 is: 263.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.07 : 537.15 = 175.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.07/537.15 = 175.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.07x = 537.15 × 175.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.07x = 94,253.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,253.71/358.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.23

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