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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.10, 537.24 and 175.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.10, 537.24 and 175.46 is: 263.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.10 : 537.24 = 175.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.10/537.24 = 175.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.10x = 537.24 × 175.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.10x = 94,264.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,264.13/358.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.23

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