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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.09, 534.21 and 109.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.09, 534.21 and 109.29 is: 163.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.09 : 534.21 = 109.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.09/534.21 = 109.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.09x = 534.21 × 109.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.09x = 58,383.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,383.26/356.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.96

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