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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.31, 538.32 and 176.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.31, 538.32 and 176.58 is: 264.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.31 : 538.32 = 176.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.31/538.32 = 176.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.31x = 538.32 × 176.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.31x = 95,056.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,056.55/359.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.55

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