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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.47, 537.72 and 115.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.47, 537.72 and 115.02 is: 172.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.47 : 537.72 = 115.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.47/537.72 = 115.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.47x = 537.72 × 115.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.47x = 61,848.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,848.55/358.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.53

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