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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.16, 538.44 and 176.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.16, 538.44 and 176.40 is: 264.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.16 : 538.44 = 176.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.16/538.44 = 176.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.16x = 538.44 × 176.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.16x = 94,980.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,980.82/359.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.45

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