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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.37, 538.79 and 154.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.37, 538.79 and 154.17 is: 231.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.37 : 538.79 = 154.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.37/538.79 = 154.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.37x = 538.79 × 154.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.37x = 83,064.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,064.48/359.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.14

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