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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.20, 538.84 and 176.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.20, 538.84 and 176.60 is: 264.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.20 : 538.84 = 176.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.20/538.84 = 176.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.20x = 538.84 × 176.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.20x = 95,159.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,159.14/359.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.92

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