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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.44, 539.19 and 176.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.44, 539.19 and 176.58 is: 264.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.44 : 539.19 = 176.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.44/539.19 = 176.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.44x = 539.19 × 176.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.44x = 95,210.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,210.17/359.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.89

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