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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.91, 536.86 and 114.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.91, 536.86 and 114.45 is: 171.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.91 : 536.86 = 114.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.91/536.86 = 114.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.91x = 536.86 × 114.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.91x = 61,443.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,443.05/357.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.67

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