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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.65, 539.59 and 177.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.65, 539.59 and 177.06 is: 265.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.65 : 539.59 = 177.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.65/539.59 = 177.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.65x = 539.59 × 177.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.65x = 95,539.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,539.81/359.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.65

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