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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.41, 538.84 and 176.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.41, 538.84 and 176.71 is: 264.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.41 : 538.84 = 176.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.41/538.84 = 176.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.41x = 538.84 × 176.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.41x = 95,218.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,218.42/359.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.93

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