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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.13, 538.07 and 176.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.13, 538.07 and 176.16 is: 263.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.13 : 538.07 = 176.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.13/538.07 = 176.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.13x = 538.07 × 176.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.13x = 94,785.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,785.53/359.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.93

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