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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.06, 534.14 and 112.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.06, 534.14 and 112.56 is: 168.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.06 : 534.14 = 112.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.06/534.14 = 112.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.06x = 534.14 × 112.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.06x = 60,122.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,122.80/356.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.86

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