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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.33, 535.98 and 110.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.33, 535.98 and 110.53 is: 165.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.33 : 535.98 = 110.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.33/535.98 = 110.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.33x = 535.98 × 110.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.33x = 59,242.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,242.15/357.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.79

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