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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.19, 538.88 and 176.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.19, 538.88 and 176.67 is: 265.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.19 : 538.88 = 176.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.19/538.88 = 176.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.19x = 538.88 × 176.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.19x = 95,203.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,203.05/359.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.05

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