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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.78, 539.78 and 177.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.78, 539.78 and 177.19 is: 265.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.78 : 539.78 = 177.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.78/539.78 = 177.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.78x = 539.78 × 177.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.78x = 95,641.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,641.38/359.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.84

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