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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.24, 539.02 and 174.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.24, 539.02 and 174.06 is: 261.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.24 : 539.02 = 174.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.24/539.02 = 174.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.24x = 539.02 × 174.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.24x = 93,821.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,821.82/359.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.17

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