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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.31, 536.02 and 113.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.31, 536.02 and 113.84 is: 170.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.31 : 536.02 = 113.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.31/536.02 = 113.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.31x = 536.02 × 113.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.31x = 61,019.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,019.56/357.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.77

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