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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.11, 537.18 and 114.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.11, 537.18 and 114.67 is: 172.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.11 : 537.18 = 114.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.11/537.18 = 114.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.11x = 537.18 × 114.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.11x = 61,598.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,598.43/358.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.01

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