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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.86, 537.84 and 176.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.86, 537.84 and 176.31 is: 264.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.86 : 537.84 = 176.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.86/537.84 = 176.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.86x = 537.84 × 176.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.86x = 94,826.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,826.57/358.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.24

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