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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.40, 536.28 and 162.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.40, 536.28 and 162.44 is: 243.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.40 : 536.28 = 162.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.40/536.28 = 162.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.40x = 536.28 × 162.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.40x = 87,113.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,113.32/357.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.74

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