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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.30, 537.62 and 111.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.30, 537.62 and 111.54 is: 167.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.30 : 537.62 = 111.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.30/537.62 = 111.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.30x = 537.62 × 111.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.30x = 59,965.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,965.58/358.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.36

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