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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.10, 537.22 and 175.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.10, 537.22 and 175.50 is: 263.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.10 : 537.22 = 175.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.10/537.22 = 175.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.10x = 537.22 × 175.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.10x = 94,282.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,282.11/358.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.28

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