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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.56, 536.41 and 114.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.56, 536.41 and 114.12 is: 171.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.56 : 536.41 = 114.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.56/536.41 = 114.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.56x = 536.41 × 114.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.56x = 61,215.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,215.11/357.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.20

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