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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.58, 539.39 and 116.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.58, 539.39 and 116.09 is: 174.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.58 : 539.39 = 116.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.58/539.39 = 116.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.58x = 539.39 × 116.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.58x = 62,620.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,620.44/359.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.15

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