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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.01, 538.40 and 176.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.01, 538.40 and 176.53 is: 264.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.01 : 538.40 = 176.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.01/538.40 = 176.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.01x = 538.40 × 176.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.01x = 95,042.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,042.86/359.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.74

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