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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.59, 537.54 and 176.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.59, 537.54 and 176.11 is: 263.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.59 : 537.54 = 176.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.59/537.54 = 176.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.59x = 537.54 × 176.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.59x = 94,664.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,664.17/358.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.99

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