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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.42, 536.16 and 113.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.42, 536.16 and 113.94 is: 170.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.42 : 536.16 = 113.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.42/536.16 = 113.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.42x = 536.16 × 113.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.42x = 61,090.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,090.07/357.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.92

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