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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.14, 538.89 and 176.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.14, 538.89 and 176.32 is: 264.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.14 : 538.89 = 176.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.14/538.89 = 176.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.14x = 538.89 × 176.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.14x = 95,017.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,017.08/359.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.57

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