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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.99, 534.02 and 112.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.99, 534.02 and 112.52 is: 168.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.99 : 534.02 = 112.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.99/534.02 = 112.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.99x = 534.02 × 112.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.99x = 60,084.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,084.70/355.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.78

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