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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.43, 536.10 and 113.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.43, 536.10 and 113.97 is: 170.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.43 : 536.10 = 113.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.43/536.10 = 113.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.43x = 536.10 × 113.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.43x = 61,100.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,100.94/357.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.95

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