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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.77, 537.95 and 115.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.77, 537.95 and 115.23 is: 172.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.77 : 537.95 = 115.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.77/537.95 = 115.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.77x = 537.95 × 115.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.77x = 61,987.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,987.40/358.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.78

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