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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.87, 539.70 and 116.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.87, 539.70 and 116.35 is: 174.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.87 : 539.70 = 116.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.87/539.70 = 116.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.87x = 539.70 × 116.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.87x = 62,792.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,792.31/359.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.48

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