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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.03, 538 and 176.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.03, 538 and 176.20 is: 264.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.03 : 538 = 176.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.03/538 = 176.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.03x = 538 × 176.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.03x = 94,795.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,795.60/359.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.03

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