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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.58, 534.80 and 96.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.58, 534.80 and 96.59 is: 144.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.58 : 534.80 = 96.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.58/534.80 = 96.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.58x = 534.80 × 96.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.58x = 51,657.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,657.91/356.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.87

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