Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.24, 537.36 and 175.78
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 358.24, 537.36 and 175.78 is: 263.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
358.24 : 537.36 = 175.78 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
358.24/537.36 = 175.78/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
358.24x = 537.36 × 175.78 - Step 4: Simplify right side
358.24x = 94,457.14 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 94,457.14/358.24 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 263.67
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