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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.72, 535.17 and 113.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.72, 535.17 and 113.24 is: 169.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.72 : 535.17 = 113.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.72/535.17 = 113.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.72x = 535.17 × 113.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.72x = 60,602.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,602.08/356.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.89

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