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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.85, 539.66 and 174.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.85, 539.66 and 174.64 is: 261.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.85 : 539.66 = 174.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.85/539.66 = 174.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.85x = 539.66 × 174.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.85x = 94,246.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,246.22/359.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.90

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