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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.17, 537.16 and 114.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.17, 537.16 and 114.57 is: 171.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.17 : 537.16 = 114.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.17/537.16 = 114.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.17x = 537.16 × 114.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.17x = 61,539.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,539.16/358.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.82

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