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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.22, 536.14 and 162.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.22, 536.14 and 162.52 is: 243.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.22 : 536.14 = 162.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.22/536.14 = 162.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.22x = 536.14 × 162.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.22x = 87,132.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,132.34/357.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.92

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