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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.47, 539.17 and 115.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.47, 539.17 and 115.98 is: 173.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.47 : 539.17 = 115.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.47/539.17 = 115.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.47x = 539.17 × 115.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.47x = 62,530.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,530.62/359.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.95

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