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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.70, 537.72 and 115.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.70, 537.72 and 115.06 is: 172.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.70 : 537.72 = 115.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.70/537.72 = 115.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.70x = 537.72 × 115.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.70x = 61,870.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,870.06/358.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.48

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