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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.92, 538.46 and 115.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.92, 538.46 and 115.46 is: 173.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.92 : 538.46 = 115.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.92/538.46 = 115.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.92x = 538.46 × 115.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.92x = 62,170.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,170.59/358.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.22

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