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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.40, 537.63 and 111.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.40, 537.63 and 111.58 is: 167.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.40 : 537.63 = 111.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.40/537.63 = 111.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.40x = 537.63 × 111.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.40x = 59,990.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,990.02/358.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.38

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