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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.62, 537.88 and 175.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.62, 537.88 and 175.97 is: 263.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.62 : 537.88 = 175.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.62/537.88 = 175.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.62x = 537.88 × 175.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.62x = 94,650.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,650.74/358.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.93

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