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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.17, 534.28 and 112.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.17, 534.28 and 112.71 is: 169.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.17 : 534.28 = 112.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.17/534.28 = 112.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.17x = 534.28 × 112.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.17x = 60,218.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,218.70/356.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.07

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