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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.21, 535.82 and 162.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.21, 535.82 and 162.51 is: 243.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.21 : 535.82 = 162.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.21/535.82 = 162.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.21x = 535.82 × 162.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.21x = 87,073.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,073.29/357.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.76

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