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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.17, 538.69 and 115.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.17, 538.69 and 115.69 is: 173.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.17 : 538.69 = 115.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.17/538.69 = 115.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.17x = 538.69 × 115.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.17x = 62,321.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,321.05/359.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.51

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