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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.32, 534.53 and 112.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.32, 534.53 and 112.82 is: 169.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.32 : 534.53 = 112.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.32/534.53 = 112.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.32x = 534.53 × 112.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.32x = 60,307.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,307.01/356.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.25

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