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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.10, 534 and 112.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.10, 534 and 112.60 is: 168.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.10 : 534 = 112.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.10/534 = 112.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.10x = 534 × 112.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.10x = 60,128.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,128.40/356.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.85

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