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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.73, 538.67 and 176.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.73, 538.67 and 176.64 is: 264.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.73 : 538.67 = 176.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.73/538.67 = 176.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.73x = 538.67 × 176.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.73x = 95,150.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,150.67/359.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.51

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