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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.27, 534.29 and 109.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.27, 534.29 and 109.40 is: 164.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.27 : 534.29 = 109.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.27/534.29 = 109.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.27x = 534.29 × 109.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.27x = 58,448.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,448.11/356.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.06

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