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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.09, 534.08 and 112.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.09, 534.08 and 112.56 is: 168.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.09 : 534.08 = 112.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.09/534.08 = 112.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.09x = 534.08 × 112.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.09x = 60,115.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,115.48/356.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.82

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