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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.63, 538.02 and 115.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.63, 538.02 and 115.15 is: 172.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.63 : 538.02 = 115.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.63/538.02 = 115.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.63x = 538.02 × 115.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.63x = 61,953.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,953.00/358.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.75

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