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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.70, 537.89 and 115.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.70, 537.89 and 115.16 is: 172.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.70 : 537.89 = 115.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.70/537.89 = 115.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.70x = 537.89 × 115.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.70x = 61,944.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,944.18/358.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.69

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