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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.56, 537.82 and 115.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.56, 537.82 and 115.25 is: 172.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.56 : 537.82 = 115.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.56/537.82 = 115.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.56x = 537.82 × 115.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.56x = 61,980.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,980.78/358.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.86

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