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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.08, 538.71 and 115.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.08, 538.71 and 115.60 is: 173.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.08 : 538.71 = 115.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.08/538.71 = 115.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.08x = 538.71 × 115.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.08x = 62,274.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,274.88/359.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.43

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