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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.81, 537.48 and 176.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.81, 537.48 and 176.38 is: 264.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.81 : 537.48 = 176.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.81/537.48 = 176.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.81x = 537.48 × 176.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.81x = 94,800.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,800.72/358.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.21

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