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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.58, 537.98 and 115.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.58, 537.98 and 115.12 is: 172.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.58 : 537.98 = 115.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.58/537.98 = 115.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.58x = 537.98 × 115.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.58x = 61,932.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,932.26/358.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.72

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