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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.55, 534.86 and 113.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.55, 534.86 and 113.15 is: 169.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.55 : 534.86 = 113.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.55/534.86 = 113.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.55x = 534.86 × 113.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.55x = 60,516.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,516.17/356.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.73

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