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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.06, 535.76 and 162.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.06, 535.76 and 162.19 is: 243.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.06 : 535.76 = 162.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.06/535.76 = 162.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.06x = 535.76 × 162.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.06x = 86,894.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,894.91/357.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.36

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