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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.04, 536.70 and 114.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.04, 536.70 and 114.39 is: 171.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.04 : 536.70 = 114.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.04/536.70 = 114.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.04x = 536.70 × 114.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.04x = 61,393.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,393.11/358.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.47

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