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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.50, 535.84 and 162.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.50, 535.84 and 162.29 is: 243.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.50 : 535.84 = 162.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.50/535.84 = 162.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.50x = 535.84 × 162.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.50x = 86,961.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,961.47/357.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.25

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