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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.40, 534.39 and 112.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.40, 534.39 and 112.86 is: 169.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.40 : 534.39 = 112.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.40/534.39 = 112.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.40x = 534.39 × 112.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.40x = 60,311.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,311.26/356.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.22

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