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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.34, 534.48 and 112.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.34, 534.48 and 112.86 is: 169.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.34 : 534.48 = 112.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.34/534.48 = 112.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.34x = 534.48 × 112.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.34x = 60,321.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,321.41/356.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.28

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