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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.33, 538.89 and 176.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.33, 538.89 and 176.86 is: 265.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.33 : 538.89 = 176.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.33/538.89 = 176.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.33x = 538.89 × 176.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.33x = 95,306.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,306.74/359.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.23

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