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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.71, 536.56 and 97.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.71, 536.56 and 97.71 is: 146.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.71 : 536.56 = 97.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.71/536.56 = 97.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.71x = 536.56 × 97.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.71x = 52,424.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,424.59/357.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.56

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