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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.95, 538.50 and 115.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.95, 538.50 and 115.50 is: 173.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.95 : 538.50 = 115.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.95/538.50 = 115.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.95x = 538.50 × 115.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.95x = 62,196.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,196.75/358.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.27

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