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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.40, 534.56 and 112.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.40, 534.56 and 112.93 is: 169.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.40 : 534.56 = 112.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.40/534.56 = 112.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.40x = 534.56 × 112.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.40x = 60,365.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,365.96/356.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.38

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