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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.34, 534.34 and 112.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.34, 534.34 and 112.87 is: 169.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.34 : 534.34 = 112.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.34/534.34 = 112.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.34x = 534.34 × 112.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.34x = 60,310.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,310.96/356.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.25

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