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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.88, 536.84 and 114.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.88, 536.84 and 114.42 is: 171.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.88 : 536.84 = 114.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.88/536.84 = 114.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.88x = 536.84 × 114.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.88x = 61,427.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,427.75/357.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.64

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