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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.56, 537.78 and 175.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.56, 537.78 and 175.91 is: 263.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.56 : 537.78 = 175.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.56/537.78 = 175.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.56x = 537.78 × 175.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.56x = 94,598.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,598.19/358.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.83

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