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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.73, 535.11 and 113.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.73, 535.11 and 113.26 is: 169.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.73 : 535.11 = 113.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.73/535.11 = 113.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.73x = 535.11 × 113.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.73x = 60,606.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,606.56/356.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.89

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