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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.14, 534.17 and 112.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.14, 534.17 and 112.66 is: 168.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.14 : 534.17 = 112.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.14/534.17 = 112.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.14x = 534.17 × 112.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.14x = 60,180.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,180.36/356.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.98

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