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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.42, 534.65 and 112.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.42, 534.65 and 112.96 is: 169.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.42 : 534.65 = 112.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.42/534.65 = 112.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.42x = 534.65 × 112.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.42x = 60,394.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,394.06/356.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.45

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