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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.76, 538.18 and 176.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.76, 538.18 and 176.24 is: 264.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.76 : 538.18 = 176.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.76/538.18 = 176.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.76x = 538.18 × 176.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.76x = 94,848.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,848.84/358.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.38

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