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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.65, 538.04 and 176.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.65, 538.04 and 176.13 is: 264.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.65 : 538.04 = 176.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.65/538.04 = 176.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.65x = 538.04 × 176.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.65x = 94,764.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,764.99/358.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.23

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