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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.75, 538.91 and 176.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.75, 538.91 and 176.59 is: 264.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.75 : 538.91 = 176.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.75/538.91 = 176.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.75x = 538.91 × 176.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.75x = 95,162.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,162.54/359.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.53

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