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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.19, 537.17 and 114.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.19, 537.17 and 114.66 is: 171.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.19 : 537.17 = 114.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.19/537.17 = 114.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.19x = 537.17 × 114.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.19x = 61,589.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,589.75/358.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.95

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