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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.87, 539.86 and 177.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.87, 539.86 and 177.27 is: 265.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.87 : 539.86 = 177.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.87/539.86 = 177.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.87x = 539.86 × 177.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.87x = 95,700.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,700.98/359.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.93

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