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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.18, 538.82 and 176.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.18, 538.82 and 176.59 is: 264.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.18 : 538.82 = 176.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.18/538.82 = 176.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.18x = 538.82 × 176.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.18x = 95,149.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,149.32/359.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.91

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