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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.81, 539.22 and 176.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.81, 539.22 and 176.86 is: 265.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.81 : 539.22 = 176.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.81/539.22 = 176.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.81x = 539.22 × 176.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.81x = 95,366.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,366.45/359.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.05

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