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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.72, 538.14 and 115.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.72, 538.14 and 115.24 is: 172.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.72 : 538.14 = 115.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.72/538.14 = 115.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.72x = 538.14 × 115.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.72x = 62,015.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,015.25/358.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.88

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