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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.02, 538.42 and 115.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.02, 538.42 and 115.50 is: 173.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.02 : 538.42 = 115.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.02/538.42 = 115.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.02x = 538.42 × 115.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.02x = 62,187.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,187.51/359.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.21

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