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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.35, 537.61 and 114.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.35, 537.61 and 114.88 is: 172.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.35 : 537.61 = 114.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.35/537.61 = 114.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.35x = 537.61 × 114.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.35x = 61,760.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,760.64/358.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.35

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