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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.13, 538.73 and 115.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.13, 538.73 and 115.66 is: 173.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.13 : 538.73 = 115.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.13/538.73 = 115.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.13x = 538.73 × 115.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.13x = 62,309.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,309.51/359.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.50

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