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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.65, 538.02 and 115.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.65, 538.02 and 115.17 is: 172.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.65 : 538.02 = 115.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.65/538.02 = 115.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.65x = 538.02 × 115.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.65x = 61,963.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,963.76/358.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.77

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