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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.16, 535.76 and 151.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.16, 535.76 and 151.74 is: 227.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.16 : 535.76 = 151.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.16/535.76 = 151.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.16x = 535.76 × 151.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.16x = 81,296.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,296.89/357.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.62

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