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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.11, 536.67 and 175.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.11, 536.67 and 175.41 is: 262.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.11 : 536.67 = 175.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.11/536.67 = 175.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.11x = 536.67 × 175.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.11x = 94,137.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,137.28/358.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.87

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