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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.62, 539.41 and 176.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.62, 539.41 and 176.96 is: 265.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.62 : 539.41 = 176.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.62/539.41 = 176.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.62x = 539.41 × 176.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.62x = 95,451.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,451.52/359.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.42

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