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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.48, 539.26 and 116.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.48, 539.26 and 116.08 is: 174.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.48 : 539.26 = 116.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.48/539.26 = 116.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.48x = 539.26 × 116.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.48x = 62,595.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,595.66/359.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.13

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