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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.83, 538.35 and 173.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.83, 538.35 and 173.75 is: 260.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.83 : 538.35 = 173.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.83/538.35 = 173.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.83x = 538.35 × 173.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.83x = 93,534.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,534.97/358.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.67

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