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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.57, 536.32 and 114.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.57, 536.32 and 114.07 is: 171.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.57 : 536.32 = 114.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.57/536.32 = 114.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.57x = 536.32 × 114.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.57x = 61,178.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,178.02/357.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.10

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