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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.58, 537.84 and 115.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.58, 537.84 and 115.27 is: 172.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.58 : 537.84 = 115.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.58/537.84 = 115.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.58x = 537.84 × 115.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.58x = 61,995.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,995.47/358.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.89

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