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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.56, 539.16 and 174.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.56, 539.16 and 174.55 is: 261.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.56 : 539.16 = 174.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.56/539.16 = 174.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.56x = 539.16 × 174.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.56x = 94,107.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,107.68/359.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.73

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