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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.55, 539.41 and 176.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.55, 539.41 and 176.73 is: 265.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.55 : 539.41 = 176.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.55/539.41 = 176.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.55x = 539.41 × 176.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.55x = 95,329.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,329.49/359.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.14

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