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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.18, 535.70 and 113.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.18, 535.70 and 113.72 is: 170.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.18 : 535.70 = 113.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.18/535.70 = 113.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.18x = 535.70 × 113.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.18x = 60,919.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,919.80/357.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.56

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