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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.62, 538.03 and 176.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.62, 538.03 and 176.12 is: 264.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.62 : 538.03 = 176.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.62/538.03 = 176.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.62x = 538.03 × 176.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.62x = 94,757.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,757.84/358.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.23

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