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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.45, 538.70 and 176.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.45, 538.70 and 176.89 is: 265.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.45 : 538.70 = 176.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.45/538.70 = 176.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.45x = 538.70 × 176.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.45x = 95,290.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,290.64/359.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.10

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