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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.55, 537.31 and 175.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.55, 537.31 and 175.74 is: 263.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.55 : 537.31 = 175.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.55/537.31 = 175.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.55x = 537.31 × 175.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.55x = 94,427.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,427.08/358.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.36

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