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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.90, 538.18 and 115.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.90, 538.18 and 115.29 is: 172.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.90 : 538.18 = 115.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.90/538.18 = 115.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.90x = 538.18 × 115.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.90x = 62,046.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,046.48/358.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.88

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