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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.26, 539.19 and 176.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.26, 539.19 and 176.81 is: 265.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.26 : 539.19 = 176.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.26/539.19 = 176.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.26x = 539.19 × 176.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.26x = 95,331.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,331.49/359.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.36

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