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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.41, 537.96 and 175.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.41, 537.96 and 175.93 is: 264.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.41 : 537.96 = 175.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.41/537.96 = 175.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.41x = 537.96 × 175.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.41x = 94,643.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,643.30/358.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.06

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