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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.76, 538.04 and 111.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.76, 538.04 and 111.92 is: 167.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.76 : 538.04 = 111.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.76/538.04 = 111.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.76x = 538.04 × 111.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.76x = 60,215.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,215.03/358.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.84

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