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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.52, 537.80 and 115.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.52, 537.80 and 115.07 is: 172.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.52 : 537.80 = 115.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.52/537.80 = 115.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.52x = 537.80 × 115.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.52x = 61,884.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,884.65/358.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.61

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