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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.26, 537.46 and 114.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.26, 537.46 and 114.86 is: 172.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.26 : 537.46 = 114.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.26/537.46 = 114.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.26x = 537.46 × 114.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.26x = 61,732.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,732.66/358.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.31

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