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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.33, 536.04 and 113.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.33, 536.04 and 113.80 is: 170.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.33 : 536.04 = 113.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.33/536.04 = 113.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.33x = 536.04 × 113.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.33x = 61,000.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,000.93/357.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.71

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