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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.41, 535.51 and 162.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.41, 535.51 and 162.25 is: 243.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.41 : 535.51 = 162.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.41/535.51 = 162.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.41x = 535.51 × 162.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.41x = 86,888.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,888.37/357.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.10

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