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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.72, 535.07 and 113.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.72, 535.07 and 113.22 is: 169.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.72 : 535.07 = 113.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.72/535.07 = 113.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.72x = 535.07 × 113.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.72x = 60,580.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,580.06/356.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.83

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