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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.27, 535.86 and 162.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.27, 535.86 and 162.15 is: 243.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.27 : 535.86 = 162.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.27/535.86 = 162.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.27x = 535.86 × 162.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.27x = 86,889.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,889.70/357.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.20

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