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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.14, 538.62 and 115.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.14, 538.62 and 115.54 is: 173.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.14 : 538.62 = 115.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.14/538.62 = 115.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.14x = 538.62 × 115.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.14x = 62,232.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,232.15/359.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.28

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