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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.54, 537.70 and 98.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.54, 537.70 and 98.55 is: 147.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.54 : 537.70 = 98.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.54/537.70 = 98.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.54x = 537.70 × 98.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.54x = 52,987.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,987.65/358.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.79

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