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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.63, 538.14 and 176.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.63, 538.14 and 176.03 is: 264.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.63 : 538.14 = 176.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.63/538.14 = 176.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.63x = 538.14 × 176.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.63x = 94,728.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,728.78/358.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.14

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