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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.44, 538.81 and 176.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.44, 538.81 and 176.63 is: 264.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.44 : 538.81 = 176.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.44/538.81 = 176.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.44x = 538.81 × 176.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.44x = 95,166.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,166.87/359.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.77

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