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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.35, 534.54 and 112.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.35, 534.54 and 112.85 is: 169.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.35 : 534.54 = 112.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.35/534.54 = 112.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.35x = 534.54 × 112.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.35x = 60,323.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,323.78/356.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.28

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