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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.39, 535.86 and 162.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.39, 535.86 and 162.30 is: 243.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.39 : 535.86 = 162.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.39/535.86 = 162.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.39x = 535.86 × 162.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.39x = 86,970.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,970.08/357.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.35

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