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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.30, 536.02 and 113.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.30, 536.02 and 113.85 is: 170.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.30 : 536.02 = 113.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.30/536.02 = 113.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.30x = 536.02 × 113.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.30x = 61,025.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,025.59/357.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.80

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