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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.15, 535.80 and 110.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.15, 535.80 and 110.35 is: 165.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.15 : 535.80 = 110.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.15/535.80 = 110.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.15x = 535.80 × 110.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.15x = 59,126.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,126.87/357.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.55

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