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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.86, 536.79 and 114.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.86, 536.79 and 114.39 is: 171.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.86 : 536.79 = 114.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.86/536.79 = 114.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.86x = 536.79 × 114.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.86x = 61,403.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,403.84/357.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.59

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