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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.64, 539.01 and 176.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.64, 539.01 and 176.58 is: 264.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.64 : 539.01 = 176.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.64/539.01 = 176.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.64x = 539.01 × 176.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.64x = 95,178.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,178.39/359.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.65

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