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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.32, 536.82 and 175.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.32, 536.82 and 175.58 is: 263.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.32 : 536.82 = 175.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.32/536.82 = 175.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.32x = 536.82 × 175.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.32x = 94,254.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,254.86/358.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.05

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