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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.36, 536.01 and 113.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.36, 536.01 and 113.82 is: 170.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.36 : 536.01 = 113.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.36/536.01 = 113.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.36x = 536.01 × 113.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.36x = 61,008.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,008.66/357.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.72

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