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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357, 535.44 and 113.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357, 535.44 and 113.46 is: 170.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357 : 535.44 = 113.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357/535.44 = 113.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357x = 535.44 × 113.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357x = 60,751.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,751.02/357
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.17

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