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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.06, 535.65 and 113.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.06, 535.65 and 113.65 is: 170.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.06 : 535.65 = 113.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.06/535.65 = 113.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.06x = 535.65 × 113.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.06x = 60,876.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,876.62/357.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.49

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