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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.62, 537.98 and 175.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.62, 537.98 and 175.88 is: 263.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.62 : 537.98 = 175.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.62/537.98 = 175.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.62x = 537.98 × 175.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.62x = 94,617.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,617.67/358.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.84

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