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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.98, 538.10 and 176.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.98, 538.10 and 176.64 is: 264.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.98 : 538.10 = 176.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.98/538.10 = 176.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.98x = 538.10 × 176.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.98x = 95,049.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,049.98/358.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.78

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