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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.68, 536.37 and 114.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.68, 536.37 and 114.23 is: 171.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.68 : 536.37 = 114.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.68/536.37 = 114.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.68x = 536.37 × 114.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.68x = 61,268.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,268.08/357.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.29

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