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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.16, 537.24 and 114.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.16, 537.24 and 114.72 is: 172.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.16 : 537.24 = 114.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.16/537.24 = 114.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.16x = 537.24 × 114.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.16x = 61,632.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,632.17/358.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.08

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