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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.68, 538.14 and 176.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.68, 538.14 and 176.02 is: 264.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.68 : 538.14 = 176.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.68/538.14 = 176.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.68x = 538.14 × 176.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.68x = 94,723.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,723.40/358.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.09

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