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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.38, 535.53 and 162.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.38, 535.53 and 162.27 is: 243.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.38 : 535.53 = 162.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.38/535.53 = 162.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.38x = 535.53 × 162.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.38x = 86,900.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,900.15/357.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.16

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