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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.71, 535.12 and 113.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.71, 535.12 and 113.25 is: 169.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.71 : 535.12 = 113.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.71/535.12 = 113.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.71x = 535.12 × 113.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.71x = 60,602.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,602.06/356.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.89

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