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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.71, 539.26 and 177.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.71, 539.26 and 177.26 is: 265.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.71 : 539.26 = 177.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.71/539.26 = 177.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.71x = 539.26 × 177.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.71x = 95,586.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,586.09/359.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.73

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