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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.14, 538.45 and 115.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.14, 538.45 and 115.73 is: 173.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.14 : 538.45 = 115.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.14/538.45 = 115.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.14x = 538.45 × 115.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.14x = 62,314.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,314.82/359.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.51

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