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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.38, 539.16 and 176.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.38, 539.16 and 176.50 is: 264.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.38 : 539.16 = 176.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.38/539.16 = 176.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.38x = 539.16 × 176.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.38x = 95,161.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,161.74/359.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.79

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