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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.56, 538.80 and 176.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.56, 538.80 and 176.73 is: 264.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.56 : 538.80 = 176.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.56/538.80 = 176.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.56x = 538.80 × 176.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.56x = 95,223.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,223.47/359.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.83

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