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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.37, 537.55 and 175.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.37, 537.55 and 175.71 is: 263.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.37 : 537.55 = 175.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.37/537.55 = 175.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.37x = 537.55 × 175.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.37x = 94,452.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,452.47/358.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.57

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