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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.05, 534.08 and 112.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.05, 534.08 and 112.58 is: 168.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.05 : 534.08 = 112.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.05/534.08 = 112.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.05x = 534.08 × 112.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.05x = 60,126.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,126.73/356.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.87

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