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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.01, 534.01 and 112.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.01, 534.01 and 112.54 is: 168.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.01 : 534.01 = 112.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.01/534.01 = 112.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.01x = 534.01 × 112.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.01x = 60,097.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,097.49/356.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.81

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