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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.19, 538.83 and 174.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.19, 538.83 and 174.15 is: 261.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.19 : 538.83 = 174.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.19/538.83 = 174.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.19x = 538.83 × 174.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.19x = 93,837.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,837.24/359.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.25

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