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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.65, 536.37 and 162.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.65, 536.37 and 162.54 is: 243.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.65 : 536.37 = 162.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.65/536.37 = 162.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.65x = 536.37 × 162.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.65x = 87,181.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,181.58/357.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.76

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