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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.43, 534.66 and 112.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.43, 534.66 and 112.92 is: 169.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.43 : 534.66 = 112.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.43/534.66 = 112.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.43x = 534.66 × 112.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.43x = 60,371.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,371.13/356.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.38

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