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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.38, 534.64 and 109.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.38, 534.64 and 109.58 is: 164.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.38 : 534.64 = 109.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.38/534.64 = 109.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.38x = 534.64 × 109.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.38x = 58,586.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,586.12/356.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.39

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