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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.31, 535.97 and 110.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.31, 535.97 and 110.46 is: 165.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.31 : 535.97 = 110.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.31/535.97 = 110.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.31x = 535.97 × 110.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.31x = 59,205.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,205.53/357.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.70

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