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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.56, 534.90 and 113.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.56, 534.90 and 113.16 is: 169.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.56 : 534.90 = 113.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.56/534.90 = 113.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.56x = 534.90 × 113.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.56x = 60,529.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,529.28/356.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.76

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