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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.27, 534.35 and 112.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.27, 534.35 and 112.74 is: 169.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.27 : 534.35 = 112.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.27/534.35 = 112.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.27x = 534.35 × 112.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.27x = 60,242.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,242.06/356.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.09

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