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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.82, 536.79 and 162.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.82, 536.79 and 162.88 is: 244.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.82 : 536.79 = 162.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.82/536.79 = 162.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.82x = 536.79 × 162.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.82x = 87,431.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,431.62/357.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.35

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