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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.26, 538.89 and 176.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.26, 538.89 and 176.56 is: 264.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.26 : 538.89 = 176.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.26/538.89 = 176.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.26x = 538.89 × 176.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.26x = 95,146.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,146.42/359.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.84

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