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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.40, 535.61 and 162.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.40, 535.61 and 162.16 is: 243.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.40 : 535.61 = 162.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.40/535.61 = 162.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.40x = 535.61 × 162.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.40x = 86,852.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,852.24/357.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.01

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