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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.40, 534.78 and 113.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.40, 534.78 and 113.04 is: 169.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.40 : 534.78 = 113.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.40/534.78 = 113.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.40x = 534.78 × 113.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.40x = 60,451.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,451.53/356.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.62

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