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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.68, 539.70 and 177.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.68, 539.70 and 177.24 is: 265.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.68 : 539.70 = 177.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.68/539.70 = 177.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.68x = 539.70 × 177.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.68x = 95,656.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,656.43/359.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.95

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