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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.27, 537.21 and 114.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.27, 537.21 and 114.73 is: 172.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.27 : 537.21 = 114.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.27/537.21 = 114.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.27x = 537.21 × 114.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.27x = 61,634.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,634.10/358.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.03

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