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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.55, 537.86 and 115.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.55, 537.86 and 115.07 is: 172.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.55 : 537.86 = 115.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.55/537.86 = 115.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.55x = 537.86 × 115.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.55x = 61,891.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,891.55/358.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.62

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