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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.15, 535.54 and 161.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.15, 535.54 and 161.99 is: 242.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.15 : 535.54 = 161.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.15/535.54 = 161.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.15x = 535.54 × 161.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.15x = 86,752.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,752.12/357.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.90

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