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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.15, 537.26 and 111.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.15, 537.26 and 111.37 is: 167.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.15 : 537.26 = 111.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.15/537.26 = 111.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.15x = 537.26 × 111.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.15x = 59,831.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,831.96/358.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.06

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