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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.32, 539.12 and 176.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.32, 539.12 and 176.72 is: 265.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.32 : 539.12 = 176.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.32/539.12 = 176.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.32x = 539.12 × 176.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.32x = 95,273.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,273.29/359.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.15

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