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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.33, 536.99 and 175.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.33, 536.99 and 175.54 is: 263.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.33 : 536.99 = 175.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.33/536.99 = 175.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.33x = 536.99 × 175.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.33x = 94,263.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,263.22/358.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.06

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