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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.85, 539.78 and 116.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.85, 539.78 and 116.36 is: 174.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.85 : 539.78 = 116.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.85/539.78 = 116.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.85x = 539.78 × 116.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.85x = 62,805.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,805.52/359.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.53

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