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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.03, 535.48 and 161.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.03, 535.48 and 161.94 is: 242.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.03 : 535.48 = 161.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.03/535.48 = 161.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.03x = 535.48 × 161.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.03x = 86,715.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,715.63/357.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.88

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