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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.33, 534.36 and 112.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.33, 534.36 and 112.79 is: 169.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.33 : 534.36 = 112.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.33/534.36 = 112.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.33x = 534.36 × 112.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.33x = 60,270.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,270.46/356.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.14

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