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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357, 535.54 and 113.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357, 535.54 and 113.56 is: 170.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357 : 535.54 = 113.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357/535.54 = 113.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357x = 535.54 × 113.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357x = 60,815.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,815.92/357
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.35

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