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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.17, 537.32 and 114.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.17, 537.32 and 114.65 is: 171.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.17 : 537.32 = 114.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.17/537.32 = 114.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.17x = 537.32 × 114.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.17x = 61,602.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,602.71/358.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.99

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