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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.76, 539.79 and 177.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.76, 539.79 and 177.16 is: 265.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.76 : 539.79 = 177.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.76/539.79 = 177.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.76x = 539.79 × 177.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.76x = 95,627.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,627.17/359.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.81

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