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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.75, 535.17 and 113.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.75, 535.17 and 113.28 is: 169.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.75 : 535.17 = 113.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.75/535.17 = 113.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.75x = 535.17 × 113.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.75x = 60,624.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,624.06/356.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.94

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