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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.89, 540 and 177.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.89, 540 and 177.44 is: 266.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.89 : 540 = 177.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.89/540 = 177.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.89x = 540 × 177.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.89x = 95,814.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,814.90/359.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.24

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