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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.83, 539.61 and 177.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.83, 539.61 and 177.18 is: 265.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.83 : 539.61 = 177.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.83/539.61 = 177.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.83x = 539.61 × 177.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.83x = 95,608.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,608.10/359.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.70

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