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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.30, 538.53 and 174.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.30, 538.53 and 174.10 is: 260.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.30 : 538.53 = 174.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.30/538.53 = 174.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.30x = 538.53 × 174.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.30x = 93,758.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,758.07/359.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.95

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