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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.53, 537.89 and 115.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.53, 537.89 and 115.06 is: 172.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.53 : 537.89 = 115.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.53/537.89 = 115.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.53x = 537.89 × 115.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.53x = 61,889.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,889.62/358.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.62

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