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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.56, 539.20 and 116.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.56, 539.20 and 116.02 is: 173.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.56 : 539.20 = 116.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.56/539.20 = 116.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.56x = 539.20 × 116.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.56x = 62,555.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,555.44/359.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.98

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