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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.67, 537.86 and 176.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.67, 537.86 and 176.01 is: 263.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.67 : 537.86 = 176.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.67/537.86 = 176.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.67x = 537.86 × 176.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.67x = 94,668.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,668.74/358.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.94

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