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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.08, 537.06 and 175.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.08, 537.06 and 175.34 is: 262.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.08 : 537.06 = 175.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.08/537.06 = 175.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.08x = 537.06 × 175.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.08x = 94,168.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,168.10/358.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.98

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