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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.15, 538.56 and 115.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.15, 538.56 and 115.61 is: 173.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.15 : 538.56 = 115.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.15/538.56 = 115.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.15x = 538.56 × 115.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.15x = 62,260.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,260.23/359.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.36

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