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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.94, 538.34 and 115.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.94, 538.34 and 115.52 is: 173.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.94 : 538.34 = 115.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.94/538.34 = 115.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.94x = 538.34 × 115.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.94x = 62,185.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,185.77/358.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.25

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