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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.13, 538.72 and 112.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.13, 538.72 and 112.35 is: 168.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.13 : 538.72 = 112.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.13/538.72 = 112.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.13x = 538.72 × 112.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.13x = 60,526.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,526.93/359.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.54

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