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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.44, 537.68 and 114.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.44, 537.68 and 114.99 is: 172.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.44 : 537.68 = 114.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.44/537.68 = 114.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.44x = 537.68 × 114.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.44x = 61,827.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,827.25/358.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.49

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