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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.16, 534.24 and 112.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.16, 534.24 and 112.72 is: 169.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.16 : 534.24 = 112.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.16/534.24 = 112.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.16x = 534.24 × 112.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.16x = 60,219.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,219.53/356.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.08

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