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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.96, 534.03 and 112.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.96, 534.03 and 112.49 is: 168.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.96 : 534.03 = 112.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.96/534.03 = 112.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.96x = 534.03 × 112.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.96x = 60,073.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,073.03/355.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.76

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