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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.84, 538.21 and 115.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.84, 538.21 and 115.53 is: 173.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.84 : 538.21 = 115.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.84/538.21 = 115.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.84x = 538.21 × 115.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.84x = 62,179.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,179.40/358.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.28

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