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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.76, 539.40 and 177.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.76, 539.40 and 177.24 is: 265.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.76 : 539.40 = 177.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.76/539.40 = 177.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.76x = 539.40 × 177.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.76x = 95,603.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,603.26/359.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.74

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