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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.19, 538.38 and 176.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.19, 538.38 and 176.31 is: 264.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.19 : 538.38 = 176.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.19/538.38 = 176.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.19x = 538.38 × 176.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.19x = 94,921.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,921.78/359.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.27

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