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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.45, 539.22 and 176.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.45, 539.22 and 176.85 is: 265.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.45 : 539.22 = 176.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.45/539.22 = 176.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.45x = 539.22 × 176.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.45x = 95,357.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,357.48/359.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.29

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