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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.42, 536.21 and 113.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.42, 536.21 and 113.96 is: 170.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.42 : 536.21 = 113.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.42/536.21 = 113.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.42x = 536.21 × 113.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.42x = 61,106.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,106.49/357.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.97

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