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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.84, 538.38 and 176.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.84, 538.38 and 176.20 is: 264.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.84 : 538.38 = 176.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.84/538.38 = 176.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.84x = 538.38 × 176.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.84x = 94,862.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,862.56/358.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.36

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