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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.13, 535.64 and 113.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.13, 535.64 and 113.63 is: 170.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.13 : 535.64 = 113.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.13/535.64 = 113.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.13x = 535.64 × 113.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.13x = 60,862.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,862.10/357.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.42

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