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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.56, 539.40 and 116.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.56, 539.40 and 116.16 is: 174.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.56 : 539.40 = 116.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.56/539.40 = 116.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.56x = 539.40 × 116.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.56x = 62,656.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,656.70/359.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.26

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