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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 359.94, 539.99 and 116.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 359.94, 539.99 and 116.45 is: 174.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    359.94 : 539.99 = 116.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    359.94/539.99 = 116.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    359.94x = 539.99 × 116.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    359.94x = 62,883.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,883.48/359.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.71

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