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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.97, 538.44 and 115.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.97, 538.44 and 115.47 is: 173.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.97 : 538.44 = 115.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.97/538.44 = 115.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.97x = 538.44 × 115.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.97x = 62,173.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,173.67/358.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.20

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