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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.10, 535.71 and 113.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.10, 535.71 and 113.59 is: 170.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.10 : 535.71 = 113.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.10/535.71 = 113.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.10x = 535.71 × 113.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.10x = 60,851.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,851.30/357.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.40

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