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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.85, 536.84 and 114.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.85, 536.84 and 114.32 is: 171.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.85 : 536.84 = 114.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.85/536.84 = 114.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.85x = 536.84 × 114.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.85x = 61,371.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,371.55/357.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.50

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