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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.83, 536.73 and 111.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.83, 536.73 and 111.03 is: 166.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.83 : 536.73 = 111.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.83/536.73 = 111.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.83x = 536.73 × 111.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.83x = 59,593.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,593.41/357.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.54

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