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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.33, 535.96 and 114.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.33, 535.96 and 114.03 is: 171.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.33 : 535.96 = 114.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.33/535.96 = 114.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.33x = 535.96 × 114.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.33x = 61,115.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,115.52/357.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.03

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