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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.29, 537.63 and 175.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.29, 537.63 and 175.72 is: 263.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.29 : 537.63 = 175.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.29/537.63 = 175.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.29x = 537.63 × 175.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.29x = 94,472.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,472.34/358.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.68

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