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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.99, 537.08 and 114.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.99, 537.08 and 114.51 is: 171.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.99 : 537.08 = 114.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.99/537.08 = 114.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.99x = 537.08 × 114.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.99x = 61,500.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,500.46/357.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.79

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