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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.27, 537.41 and 175.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.27, 537.41 and 175.45 is: 263.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.27 : 537.41 = 175.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.27/537.41 = 175.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.27x = 537.41 × 175.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.27x = 94,290.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,290.46/358.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.18

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