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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.33, 534.47 and 113.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.33, 534.47 and 113.03 is: 169.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.33 : 534.47 = 113.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.33/534.47 = 113.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.33x = 534.47 × 113.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.33x = 60,407.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,407.91/356.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.53

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