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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.78, 536.75 and 114.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.78, 536.75 and 114.31 is: 171.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.78 : 536.75 = 114.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.78/536.75 = 114.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.78x = 536.75 × 114.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.78x = 61,355.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,355.89/357.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.49

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