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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.95, 539.68 and 177.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.95, 539.68 and 177.20 is: 265.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.95 : 539.68 = 177.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.95/539.68 = 177.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.95x = 539.68 × 177.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.95x = 95,632.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,632.80/359.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.69

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