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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.60, 538 and 115.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.60, 538 and 115.12 is: 172.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.60 : 538 = 115.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.60/538 = 115.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.60x = 538 × 115.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.60x = 61,934.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,934.56/358.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.71

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