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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.06, 536.82 and 114.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.06, 536.82 and 114.44 is: 171.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.06 : 536.82 = 114.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.06/536.82 = 114.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.06x = 536.82 × 114.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.06x = 61,435.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,435.45/358.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.58

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