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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.50, 537.82 and 115.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.50, 537.82 and 115.02 is: 172.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.50 : 537.82 = 115.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.50/537.82 = 115.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.50x = 537.82 × 115.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.50x = 61,860.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,860.06/358.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.55

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