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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.41, 535.83 and 162.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.41, 535.83 and 162.50 is: 243.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.41 : 535.83 = 162.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.41/535.83 = 162.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.41x = 535.83 × 162.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.41x = 87,072.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,072.38/357.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.62

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