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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.91, 538.11 and 176.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.91, 538.11 and 176.19 is: 264.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.91 : 538.11 = 176.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.91/538.11 = 176.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.91x = 538.11 × 176.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.91x = 94,807.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,807.58/358.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.16

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