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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.66, 534.97 and 113.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.66, 534.97 and 113.19 is: 169.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.66 : 534.97 = 113.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.66/534.97 = 113.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.66x = 534.97 × 113.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.66x = 60,553.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,553.25/356.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.78

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