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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.35, 538.97 and 115.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.35, 538.97 and 115.84 is: 173.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.35 : 538.97 = 115.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.35/538.97 = 115.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.35x = 538.97 × 115.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.35x = 62,434.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,434.81/359.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.74

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