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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.02, 538.50 and 176.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.02, 538.50 and 176.34 is: 264.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.02 : 538.50 = 176.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.02/538.50 = 176.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.02x = 538.50 × 176.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.02x = 94,960.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,960.78/359.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.50

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