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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.29, 538.57 and 115.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.29, 538.57 and 115.64 is: 173.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.29 : 538.57 = 115.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.29/538.57 = 115.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.29x = 538.57 × 115.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.29x = 62,280.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,280.23/359.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.34

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