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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.68, 534.94 and 113.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.68, 534.94 and 113.17 is: 169.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.68 : 534.94 = 113.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.68/534.94 = 113.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.68x = 534.94 × 113.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.68x = 60,539.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,539.16/356.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.73

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