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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.67, 534.96 and 100.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.67, 534.96 and 100.17 is: 150.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.67 : 534.96 = 100.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.67/534.96 = 100.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.67x = 534.96 × 100.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.67x = 53,586.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,586.94/356.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.24

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