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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.37, 539.12 and 115.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.37, 539.12 and 115.88 is: 173.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.37 : 539.12 = 115.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.37/539.12 = 115.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.37x = 539.12 × 115.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.37x = 62,470.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,470.82/359.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.83

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