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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.66, 536.45 and 114.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.66, 536.45 and 114.19 is: 171.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.66 : 536.45 = 114.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.66/536.45 = 114.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.66x = 536.45 × 114.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.66x = 61,257.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,257.23/357.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.27

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