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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.26, 538.63 and 176.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.26, 538.63 and 176.51 is: 264.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.26 : 538.63 = 176.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.26/538.63 = 176.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.26x = 538.63 × 176.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.26x = 95,074.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,074.49/359.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.64

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