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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.56, 534.89 and 113.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.56, 534.89 and 113.11 is: 169.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.56 : 534.89 = 113.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.56/534.89 = 113.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.56x = 534.89 × 113.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.56x = 60,501.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,501.41/356.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.68

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