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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.79, 539.80 and 116.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.79, 539.80 and 116.34 is: 174.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.79 : 539.80 = 116.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.79/539.80 = 116.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.79x = 539.80 × 116.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.79x = 62,799.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,799.27/359.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.54

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