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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.01, 537.08 and 114.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.01, 537.08 and 114.47 is: 171.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.01 : 537.08 = 114.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.01/537.08 = 114.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.01x = 537.08 × 114.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.01x = 61,479.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,479.83/358.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.73

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