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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.59, 534.99 and 113.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.59, 534.99 and 113.15 is: 169.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.59 : 534.99 = 113.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.59/534.99 = 113.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.59x = 534.99 × 113.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.59x = 60,534.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,534.12/356.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.76

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