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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.51, 539.24 and 116.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.51, 539.24 and 116.01 is: 174.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.51 : 539.24 = 116.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.51/539.24 = 116.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.51x = 539.24 × 116.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.51x = 62,556.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,556.65/359.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.01

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