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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.54, 539.22 and 176.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.54, 539.22 and 176.76 is: 265.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.54 : 539.22 = 176.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.54/539.22 = 176.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.54x = 539.22 × 176.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.54x = 95,312.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,312.53/359.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.10

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