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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.34, 538.86 and 115.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.34, 538.86 and 115.80 is: 173.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.34 : 538.86 = 115.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.34/538.86 = 115.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.34x = 538.86 × 115.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.34x = 62,399.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,399.99/359.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.65

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