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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.27, 535.97 and 113.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.27, 535.97 and 113.77 is: 170.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.27 : 535.97 = 113.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.27/535.97 = 113.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.27x = 535.97 × 113.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.27x = 60,977.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,977.31/357.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.68

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