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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.47, 539.16 and 116.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.47, 539.16 and 116.02 is: 174.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.47 : 539.16 = 116.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.47/539.16 = 116.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.47x = 539.16 × 116.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.47x = 62,553.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,553.34/359.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.02

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