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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.49, 539.10 and 112.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.49, 539.10 and 112.67 is: 168.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.49 : 539.10 = 112.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.49/539.10 = 112.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.49x = 539.10 × 112.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.49x = 60,737.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,737.70/359.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.96

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