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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.42, 537.63 and 114.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.42, 537.63 and 114.97 is: 172.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.42 : 537.63 = 114.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.42/537.63 = 114.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.42x = 537.63 × 114.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.42x = 61,811.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,811.32/358.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.46

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