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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.94, 538.28 and 176.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.94, 538.28 and 176.42 is: 264.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.94 : 538.28 = 176.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.94/538.28 = 176.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.94x = 538.28 × 176.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.94x = 94,963.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,963.36/358.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.57

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