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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.78, 536.60 and 114.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.78, 536.60 and 114.24 is: 171.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.78 : 536.60 = 114.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.78/536.60 = 114.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.78x = 536.60 × 114.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.78x = 61,301.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,301.18/357.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.34

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