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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.61, 536.05 and 162.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.61, 536.05 and 162.72 is: 243.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.61 : 536.05 = 162.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.61/536.05 = 162.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.61x = 536.05 × 162.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.61x = 87,226.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,226.06/357.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.91

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