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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.80, 539.88 and 177.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.80, 539.88 and 177.16 is: 265.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.80 : 539.88 = 177.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.80/539.88 = 177.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.80x = 539.88 × 177.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.80x = 95,645.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,645.14/359.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.83

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