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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.28, 539.10 and 176.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.28, 539.10 and 176.58 is: 264.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.28 : 539.10 = 176.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.28/539.10 = 176.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.28x = 539.10 × 176.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.28x = 95,194.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,194.28/359.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.96

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