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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.38, 534.48 and 109.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.38, 534.48 and 109.57 is: 164.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.38 : 534.48 = 109.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.38/534.48 = 109.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.38x = 534.48 × 109.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.38x = 58,562.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,562.97/356.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.33

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