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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.61, 539.60 and 177

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.61, 539.60 and 177 is: 265.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.61 : 539.60 = 177 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.61/539.60 = 177/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.61x = 539.60 × 177
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.61x = 95,509.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,509.20/359.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.59

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