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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.16, 534.36 and 112.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.16, 534.36 and 112.68 is: 169.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.16 : 534.36 = 112.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.16/534.36 = 112.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.16x = 534.36 × 112.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.16x = 60,211.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,211.68/356.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.06

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