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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.69, 538.09 and 115.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.69, 538.09 and 115.18 is: 172.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.69 : 538.09 = 115.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.69/538.09 = 115.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.69x = 538.09 × 115.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.69x = 61,975.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,975.57/358.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.78

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