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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.49, 534.69 and 112.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.49, 534.69 and 112.98 is: 169.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.49 : 534.69 = 112.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.49/534.69 = 112.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.49x = 534.69 × 112.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.49x = 60,409.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,409.28/356.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.46

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