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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.79, 538.23 and 176.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.79, 538.23 and 176.19 is: 264.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.79 : 538.23 = 176.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.79/538.23 = 176.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.79x = 538.23 × 176.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.79x = 94,830.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,830.74/358.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.31

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