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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.50, 536.26 and 114.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.50, 536.26 and 114.05 is: 171.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.50 : 536.26 = 114.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.50/536.26 = 114.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.50x = 536.26 × 114.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.50x = 61,157.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,157.49/357.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.07

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