Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.96, 540 and 177.30
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 359.96, 540 and 177.30 is: 265.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
359.96 : 540 = 177.30 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
359.96/540 = 177.30/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
359.96x = 540 × 177.30 - Step 4: Simplify right side
359.96x = 95,742 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 95,742/359.96 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 265.98
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