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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.06, 534.09 and 112.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.06, 534.09 and 112.60 is: 168.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.06 : 534.09 = 112.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.06/534.09 = 112.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.06x = 534.09 × 112.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.06x = 60,136.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,136.62/356.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.89

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