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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.02, 538.46 and 176.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.02, 538.46 and 176.36 is: 264.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.02 : 538.46 = 176.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.02/538.46 = 176.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.02x = 538.46 × 176.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.02x = 94,962.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,962.81/359.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.51

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