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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.50, 538.98 and 115.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.50, 538.98 and 115.88 is: 173.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.50 : 538.98 = 115.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.50/538.98 = 115.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.50x = 538.98 × 115.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.50x = 62,457.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,457.00/359.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.73

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