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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.54, 534.72 and 112.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.54, 534.72 and 112.94 is: 169.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.54 : 534.72 = 112.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.54/534.72 = 112.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.54x = 534.72 × 112.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.54x = 60,391.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,391.28/356.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.38

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