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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.42, 539.22 and 115.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.42, 539.22 and 115.96 is: 173.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.42 : 539.22 = 115.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.42/539.22 = 115.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.42x = 539.22 × 115.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.42x = 62,527.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,527.95/359.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.97

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