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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.28, 535.92 and 113.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.28, 535.92 and 113.81 is: 170.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.28 : 535.92 = 113.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.28/535.92 = 113.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.28x = 535.92 × 113.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.28x = 60,993.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,993.06/357.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.72

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