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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.76, 536.72 and 114.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.76, 536.72 and 114.32 is: 171.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.76 : 536.72 = 114.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.76/536.72 = 114.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.76x = 536.72 × 114.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.76x = 61,357.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,357.83/357.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.51

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