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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.34, 538.97 and 116.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.34, 538.97 and 116.03 is: 174.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.34 : 538.97 = 116.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.34/538.97 = 116.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.34x = 538.97 × 116.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.34x = 62,533.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,533.41/359.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.02

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