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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.10, 534.19 and 112.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.10, 534.19 and 112.54 is: 168.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.10 : 534.19 = 112.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.10/534.19 = 112.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.10x = 534.19 × 112.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.10x = 60,117.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,117.74/356.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.82

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