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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.15, 534.24 and 112.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.15, 534.24 and 112.68 is: 169.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.15 : 534.24 = 112.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.15/534.24 = 112.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.15x = 534.24 × 112.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.15x = 60,198.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,198.16/356.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.02

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