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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.28, 535.92 and 165.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.28, 535.92 and 165.12 is: 247.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.28 : 535.92 = 165.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.28/535.92 = 165.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.28x = 535.92 × 165.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.28x = 88,491.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,491.11/357.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.68

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