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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.99, 536.85 and 111.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.99, 536.85 and 111.17 is: 166.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.99 : 536.85 = 111.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.99/536.85 = 111.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.99x = 536.85 × 111.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.99x = 59,678.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,678.93/357.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.71

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