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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.71, 538.18 and 115.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.71, 538.18 and 115.24 is: 172.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.71 : 538.18 = 115.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.71/538.18 = 115.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.71x = 538.18 × 115.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.71x = 62,019.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,019.86/358.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.90

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