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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.20, 535.76 and 113.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.20, 535.76 and 113.68 is: 170.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.20 : 535.76 = 113.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.20/535.76 = 113.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.20x = 535.76 × 113.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.20x = 60,903.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,903.72/357.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.51

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