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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.71, 536.57 and 110.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.71, 536.57 and 110.93 is: 166.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.71 : 536.57 = 110.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.71/536.57 = 110.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.71x = 536.57 × 110.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.71x = 59,518.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,518.47/357.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.39

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