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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.12, 535.28 and 162.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.12, 535.28 and 162.29 is: 243.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.12 : 535.28 = 162.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.12/535.28 = 162.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.12x = 535.28 × 162.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.12x = 86,867.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,867.10/357.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.24

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