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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.57, 537.73 and 115.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.57, 537.73 and 115.03 is: 172.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.57 : 537.73 = 115.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.57/537.73 = 115.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.57x = 537.73 × 115.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.57x = 61,856.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,856.43/358.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.51

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