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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.24, 538.74 and 115.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.24, 538.74 and 115.68 is: 173.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.24 : 538.74 = 115.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.24/538.74 = 115.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.24x = 538.74 × 115.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.24x = 62,321.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,321.44/359.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.48

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