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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.97, 539.69 and 177.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.97, 539.69 and 177.27 is: 265.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.97 : 539.69 = 177.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.97/539.69 = 177.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.97x = 539.69 × 177.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.97x = 95,670.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,670.85/359.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.77

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