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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.04, 535.47 and 113.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.04, 535.47 and 113.44 is: 170.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.04 : 535.47 = 113.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.04/535.47 = 113.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.04x = 535.47 × 113.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.04x = 60,743.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,743.72/357.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.13

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