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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.47, 538.75 and 176.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.47, 538.75 and 176.82 is: 265.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.47 : 538.75 = 176.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.47/538.75 = 176.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.47x = 538.75 × 176.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.47x = 95,261.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,261.78/359.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.01

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