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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.96, 535.04 and 162.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.96, 535.04 and 162.12 is: 243.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.96 : 535.04 = 162.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.96/535.04 = 162.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.96x = 535.04 × 162.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.96x = 86,740.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,740.68/356.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.00

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