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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.43, 538.95 and 174.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.43, 538.95 and 174.27 is: 261.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.43 : 538.95 = 174.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.43/538.95 = 174.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.43x = 538.95 × 174.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.43x = 93,923.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,923.25/359.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.31

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