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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.74, 535.17 and 113.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.74, 535.17 and 113.21 is: 169.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.74 : 535.17 = 113.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.74/535.17 = 113.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.74x = 535.17 × 113.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.74x = 60,584.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,584.69/356.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.83

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