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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.59, 536.31 and 114.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.59, 536.31 and 114.18 is: 171.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.59 : 536.31 = 114.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.59/536.31 = 114.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.59x = 536.31 × 114.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.59x = 61,235.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,235.88/357.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.25

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