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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.30, 534.50 and 112.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.30, 534.50 and 112.83 is: 169.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.30 : 534.50 = 112.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.30/534.50 = 112.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.30x = 534.50 × 112.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.30x = 60,307.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,307.07/356.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.26

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