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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.94, 539.45 and 177.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.94, 539.45 and 177.39 is: 265.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.94 : 539.45 = 177.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.94/539.45 = 177.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.94x = 539.45 × 177.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.94x = 95,693.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,693.04/359.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.86

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