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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.19, 538.79 and 115.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.19, 538.79 and 115.76 is: 173.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.19 : 538.79 = 115.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.19/538.79 = 115.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.19x = 538.79 × 115.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.19x = 62,371.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,371.10/359.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.64

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