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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.31, 538.97 and 176.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.31, 538.97 and 176.67 is: 265.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.31 : 538.97 = 176.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.31/538.97 = 176.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.31x = 538.97 × 176.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.31x = 95,218.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,218.95/359.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.01

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