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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.66, 537.63 and 175.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.66, 537.63 and 175.78 is: 263.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.66 : 537.63 = 175.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.66/537.63 = 175.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.66x = 537.63 × 175.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.66x = 94,504.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,504.60/358.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.49

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