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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.55, 536.43 and 114.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.55, 536.43 and 114.10 is: 171.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.55 : 536.43 = 114.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.55/536.43 = 114.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.55x = 536.43 × 114.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.55x = 61,203.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,203.98/357.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.18

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