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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.42, 534.62 and 112.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.42, 534.62 and 112.94 is: 169.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.42 : 534.62 = 112.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.42/534.62 = 112.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.42x = 534.62 × 112.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.42x = 60,379.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,379.98/356.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.41

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