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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.78, 538.15 and 111.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.78, 538.15 and 111.98 is: 167.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.78 : 538.15 = 111.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.78/538.15 = 111.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.78x = 538.15 × 111.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.78x = 60,262.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,262.04/358.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.96

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