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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.58, 536.03 and 113.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.58, 536.03 and 113.95 is: 170.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.58 : 536.03 = 113.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.58/536.03 = 113.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.58x = 536.03 × 113.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.58x = 61,078.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,078.25/357.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.81

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