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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.02, 538.20 and 176.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.02, 538.20 and 176.32 is: 264.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.02 : 538.20 = 176.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.02/538.20 = 176.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.02x = 538.20 × 176.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.02x = 94,895.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,895.42/359.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.32

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