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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.66, 537.92 and 102.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.66, 537.92 and 102.16 is: 153.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.66 : 537.92 = 102.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.66/537.92 = 102.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.66x = 537.92 × 102.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.66x = 54,953.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,953.91/358.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.22

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