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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.10, 538.72 and 176.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.10, 538.72 and 176.50 is: 264.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.10 : 538.72 = 176.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.10/538.72 = 176.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.10x = 538.72 × 176.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.10x = 95,084.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,084.08/359.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.78

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