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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.26, 534.40 and 112.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.26, 534.40 and 112.80 is: 169.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.26 : 534.40 = 112.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.26/534.40 = 112.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.26x = 534.40 × 112.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.26x = 60,280.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,280.32/356.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.20

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