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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.14, 538.70 and 115.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.14, 538.70 and 115.60 is: 173.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.14 : 538.70 = 115.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.14/538.70 = 115.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.14x = 538.70 × 115.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.14x = 62,273.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,273.72/359.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.40

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