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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.53, 534.74 and 113.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.53, 534.74 and 113.08 is: 169.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.53 : 534.74 = 113.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.53/534.74 = 113.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.53x = 534.74 × 113.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.53x = 60,465.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,465.73/356.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.60

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