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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.17, 537.19 and 114.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.17, 537.19 and 114.69 is: 172.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.17 : 537.19 = 114.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.17/537.19 = 114.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.17x = 537.19 × 114.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.17x = 61,610.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,610.32/358.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.01

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